US Bridges

236th Ave over Packard Creek

Good

Appanoose County, Iowa · 067171003 · Structure no. 000000000063751

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2020
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

236th Ave over Packard Creek is a steel culvert carrying 236th Ave over Packard Creek in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries236th Ave
CrossesPackard Creek
Location067171003
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAppanoose County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.61936, -92.80742
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 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 traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic41 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 236th Ave over Packard Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 236th Ave over Packard 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 2020.

How much traffic does 236th Ave over Packard Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 236th Ave over Packard Creek?

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

Who owns 236th Ave over Packard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.