US Bridges

P33 Henry Wallace over Three Mile Creek

Good

Adair County, Iowa · 74301807 · Structure no. 000000000054651

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,374
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

P33 Henry Wallace over Three Mile Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying P33 Henry Wallace over Three Mile Creek in Adair County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,374 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,374 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesP33 Henry Wallace
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location74301807
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.20626, -94.35692
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic1,374 (2022)
Projected traffic1,374 by 2043
Trucks16%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 P33 Henry Wallace over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is P33 Henry Wallace over Three Mile 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does P33 Henry Wallace over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 1,374 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is P33 Henry Wallace over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns P33 Henry Wallace over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.