US Bridges

Whispering Cree over Morningside Creek

Fair

Woodbury County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000354331

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,918
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whispering Cree over Morningside Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Whispering Cree over Morningside Creek in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,918 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,918 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWhispering Cree
CrossesMorningside Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWoodbury County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.45926, -96.32115
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,918 (2022)
Projected traffic3,918 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Whispering Cree over Morningside Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whispering Cree over Morningside 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 2022.

How much traffic does Whispering Cree over Morningside Creek carry?

About 3,918 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Whispering Cree over Morningside Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Whispering Cree over Morningside Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.