US Bridges

Wheelerwood over Stream

Good

Worth County, Iowa · 099211704 · Structure no. 000000000356171

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
82 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheelerwood over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Wheelerwood over Stream in Worth County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 285 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long.

CarriesWheelerwood
CrossesStream
Location099211704
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.39154, -93.35993
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2022)
Projected traffic285 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Wheelerwood over Stream built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wheelerwood over Stream 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 Wheelerwood over Stream carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Wheelerwood over Stream?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Wheelerwood over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.