US Bridges

J59 610th ST over Spring Creek

Good

Appanoose County, Iowa · 067161805 · Structure no. 000000000063621

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J59 610th ST over Spring Creek is a steel culvert carrying J59 610th ST over Spring Creek in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesJ59 610th ST
CrossesSpring Creek
Location067161805
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAppanoose County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.59745, -92.75209
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was J59 610th ST over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is J59 610th ST over Spring 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does J59 610th ST over Spring Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is J59 610th ST over Spring Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns J59 610th ST over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.