US Bridges

Brady DR over Br Paint Creek

Good

Allamakee County, Iowa · 097042703 · Structure no. 000000000061897

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brady DR over Br Paint Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Brady DR over Br Paint Creek in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBrady DR
CrossesBr Paint Creek
Location097042703
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.18653, -91.2998
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2017)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Brady DR over Br Paint Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brady DR over Br Paint 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Brady DR over Br Paint Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Brady DR over Br Paint Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Brady DR over Br Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.