US Bridges

Ia 2 over Dosset Creek

Good

Appanoose County, Iowa · 6.0 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 5 · Structure no. 000000000013821

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,540
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 2 over Dosset Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 2 over Dosset Creek in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,540 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,540 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesIa 2
CrossesDosset Creek
Location6.0 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 5
RouteState Highway 2
StateIowa
Coordinates40.73981, -92.75627
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed32.9 mi (53 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 Dosset Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 2 over Dosset 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 2 over Dosset Creek carry?

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

How long is Ia 2 over Dosset Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ia 2 over Dosset Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.