US Bridges

Vine over Deer Creek

Fair

Worth County, Iowa · 100192702 · Structure no. 000000000362120

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vine over Deer Creek is a steel culvert carrying Vine over Deer Creek in Worth County, Iowa. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesVine
CrossesDeer Creek
Location100192702
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.45005, -93.08434
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic59 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$134,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vine over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vine over Deer 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Vine over Deer Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Vine over Deer Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Vine over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.