US Bridges

Rustin ST over Bacon Creek

Poor

Woodbury County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000504675

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
188
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rustin ST over Bacon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rustin ST over Bacon Creek in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 188 vehicles a day, projected to reach 188 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRustin ST
CrossesBacon Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWoodbury County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.48999, -96.37151
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic188 (2021)
Projected traffic188 by 2044
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 Rustin ST over Bacon Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rustin ST over Bacon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Rustin ST over Bacon Creek carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Rustin ST over Bacon Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Rustin ST over Bacon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.