US Bridges

38th ST over Perry Creek

Good

Woodbury County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000010671

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,699
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

38th ST over Perry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 38th ST over Perry Creek in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,699 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,699 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries38th ST
CrossesPerry Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.53527, -96.41087
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,699 (2021)
Projected traffic1,699 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 38th ST over Perry Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is 38th ST over Perry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does 38th ST over Perry Creek carry?

About 1,699 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 38th ST over Perry Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns 38th ST over Perry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.