US Bridges

E Donald ST over Trib to Elk Run Creek

Fair

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 89-12-14-03-10 · Structure no. 000000000075791

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,375
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Donald ST over Trib to Elk Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E Donald ST over Trib to Elk Run Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,375 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,375 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Donald ST
CrossesTrib to Elk Run Creek
Location89-12-14-03-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.52715, -92.23021
Functional classRural Minor 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,375 (2022)
Projected traffic1,375 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 E Donald ST over Trib to Elk Run Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Donald ST 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 E Donald ST over Trib to Elk Run Creek carry?

About 1,375 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E Donald ST over Trib to Elk Run Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns E Donald ST over Trib to Elk Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.