US Bridges

Ia 2 over Br Doggett Creek

Fair

Appanoose County, Iowa · 4.7 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 5 · Structure no. 000000000013811

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,540
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 2 over Br Doggett Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 2 over Br Doggett Creek in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 2,540 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,540 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 2
CrossesBr Doggett Creek
Location4.7 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 5
RouteState Highway 2
CountyAppanoose County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.73979, -92.78108
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,540 (2022)
Projected traffic2,540 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ia 2 over Br Doggett Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 2 over Br Doggett 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 2 over Br Doggett Creek carry?

About 2,540 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ia 2 over Br Doggett Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 2 over Br Doggett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.