US Bridges

Coldwater Creek RD over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Winneshiek County, Iowa · 100093205 · Structure no. 000000000349711

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coldwater Creek RD over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coldwater Creek RD over Creek in Winneshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesColdwater Creek RD
CrossesCreek
Location100093205
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWinneshiek County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.43496, -91.93878
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.1 US tons
Inventory rating10.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic59 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coldwater Creek RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coldwater Creek RD over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Coldwater Creek RD over Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Coldwater Creek RD over Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Coldwater Creek RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.