US Bridges

N Raymond RD over Trib to Elk Run Creek

Fair

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 89-12-13-02-10 · Structure no. 000000000075781

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,259
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Raymond RD over Trib to Elk Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N Raymond RD over Trib to Elk Run Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,259 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,259 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN Raymond RD
CrossesTrib to Elk Run Creek
Location89-12-13-02-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.52623, -92.21937
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,259 (2022)
Projected traffic2,259 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 N Raymond RD over Trib to Elk Run Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Raymond RD over Trib to Elk Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does N Raymond RD over Trib to Elk Run Creek carry?

About 2,259 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N Raymond RD over Trib to Elk Run Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns N Raymond RD over Trib to Elk Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.