US Bridges

Martha ST over Bacon Creek

Fair

Woodbury County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000010451

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,223
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martha ST over Bacon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Martha ST over Bacon Creek in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 3,223 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,223 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMartha ST
CrossesBacon Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.48681, -96.3615
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,223 (2022)
Projected traffic3,223 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Martha ST over Bacon Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martha ST over Bacon 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 2024.

How much traffic does Martha ST over Bacon Creek carry?

About 3,223 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Martha ST over Bacon Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Martha ST over Bacon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.