US Bridges

Middle Sattre RD over Creek

Fair

Winneshiek County, Iowa · 099071908 · Structure no. 000000000361100

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
187
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Sattre RD over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Middle Sattre RD over Creek in Winneshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 187 vehicles a day, projected to reach 187 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMiddle Sattre RD
CrossesCreek
Location099071908
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.37149, -91.71663
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2022)
Projected traffic187 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Middle Sattre RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle Sattre RD over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Middle Sattre RD over Creek carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Middle Sattre RD over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Sattre RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.