US Bridges

W Schrock RD over Prescotts Creek

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 88-13-31-01-10 · Structure no. 000000000075261

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,188
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Schrock RD over Prescotts Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying W Schrock RD over Prescotts Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,188 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,188 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Schrock RD
CrossesPrescotts Creek
Location88-13-31-01-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.39938, -92.39895
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic1,188 (2022)
Projected traffic1,188 by 2044
Trucks18%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Schrock RD over Prescotts Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Schrock RD over Prescotts 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does W Schrock RD over Prescotts Creek carry?

About 1,188 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is W Schrock RD over Prescotts Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns W Schrock RD over Prescotts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.