US Bridges

Country Club over Perry Creek

Fair

Woodbury County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000010790

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,675
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country Club over Perry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Country Club over Perry Creek in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 1,675 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,675 by 2043. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCountry Club
CrossesPerry Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWoodbury County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.53239, -96.4106
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,675 (2021)
Projected traffic1,675 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Country Club over Perry Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Country Club over Perry 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 Country Club over Perry Creek carry?

About 1,675 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Country Club over Perry Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Country Club over Perry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.