US Bridges

Ia 31 over Smokey Hollow Creek

Good

Woodbury County, Iowa · 0.1 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 141 · Structure no. 000000000053121

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 31 over Smokey Hollow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 31 over Smokey Hollow Creek in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 840 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIa 31
CrossesSmokey Hollow Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 141
RouteState Highway 31
StateIowa
Coordinates42.2309, -95.93069
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2022)
Projected traffic840 by 2044
Trucks28%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ia 31 over Smokey Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 31 over Smokey Hollow 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 31 over Smokey Hollow Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Ia 31 over Smokey Hollow Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 31 over Smokey Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.