US Bridges

Local RD over Lewis Jones Creek

Good

Allamakee County, Iowa · 098051404 · Structure no. 000000000062391

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local RD over Lewis Jones Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local RD over Lewis Jones Creek in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesLocal RD
CrossesLewis Jones Creek
Location098051404
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.30737, -91.39476
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2022)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Local RD over Lewis Jones Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local RD over Lewis Jones 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 Local RD over Lewis Jones Creek carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local RD over Lewis Jones Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local RD over Lewis Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.