V44 16 Ave over Prairie Creek
GoodBenton County, Iowa · 082110602 · Structure no. 000000000070412
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
V44 16 Ave over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying V44 16 Ave over Prairie Creek in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was V44 16 Ave over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is V44 16 Ave over Prairie 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 2023.
How much traffic does V44 16 Ave over Prairie Creek carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is V44 16 Ave over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns V44 16 Ave over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.