US Bridges

X52 over Cota Creek

Fair

Allamakee County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000013751

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
999
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

X52 over Cota Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying X52 over Cota Creek in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 999 vehicles a day, projected to reach 999 by 2044. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesX52
CrossesCota Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.20002, -91.15793
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic999 (2022)
Projected traffic999 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was X52 over Cota Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is X52 over Cota 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 2024.

How much traffic does X52 over Cota Creek carry?

About 999 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is X52 over Cota Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns X52 over Cota Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.