US Bridges

Ia 175 over Koker Creek

Good

Woodbury County, Iowa · 1.1 MI E of SR L37 · Structure no. 000000000053391

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 175 over Koker Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 175 over Koker Creek in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIa 175
CrossesKoker Creek
Location1.1 MI E of SR L37
RouteState Highway 175
StateIowa
Coordinates42.24338, -95.70101
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2022)
Projected traffic930 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 175 over Koker Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 175 over Koker 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 175 over Koker Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ia 175 over Koker Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ia 175 over Koker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.