US Bridges

Newell ST over Camp Creek

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 89-11-23-01-10 · Structure no. 000000000075581

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2020
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newell ST over Camp Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Newell ST over Camp 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNewell ST
CrossesCamp Creek
Location89-11-23-01-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.51177, -92.10698
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic44 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 Newell ST over Camp Creek built?

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

What condition is Newell ST over Camp 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 2020.

How much traffic does Newell ST over Camp Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Newell ST over Camp Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Newell ST over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.