US Bridges

Kings HWY over Perry Creek

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Woodbury County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000010701

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,071
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings HWY over Perry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kings HWY over Perry Creek in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,071 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,071 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKings HWY
CrossesPerry Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWoodbury County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.55006, -96.40954
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,071 (2022)
Projected traffic1,071 by 2044
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kings HWY over Perry Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings HWY 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 2024.

How much traffic does Kings HWY over Perry Creek carry?

About 1,071 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kings HWY over Perry Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Kings HWY over Perry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.