US Bridges

Bethel RD over Williams Creek

Good

Allamakee County, Iowa · T96N R06W S23NW · Structure no. 000000000061661

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel RD over Williams Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bethel RD over Williams Creek in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBethel RD
CrossesWilliams Creek
LocationT96N R06W S23NW
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.11988, -91.52331
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bethel RD over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel RD over Williams 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bethel RD over Williams Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bethel RD over Williams Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel RD over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.