US Bridges

V 27 Kimball Ave over Miller Creek

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 87-13-27-02-10 · Structure no. 000000000074421

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

V 27 Kimball Ave over Miller Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying V 27 Kimball Ave over Miller Creek in Black Hawk 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 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesV 27 Kimball Ave
CrossesMiller Creek
Location87-13-27-02-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.32533, -92.35745
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was V 27 Kimball Ave over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is V 27 Kimball Ave over Miller 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does V 27 Kimball Ave over Miller Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is V 27 Kimball Ave over Miller Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns V 27 Kimball Ave over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.