US Bridges

E Dunkerton RD over Elk Run Creek

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 90-12-34-01-10 · Structure no. 000000000076411

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,512
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Dunkerton RD over Elk Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E Dunkerton RD over Elk Run Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,512 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,512 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Dunkerton RD
CrossesElk Run Creek
Location90-12-34-01-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.57041, -92.25563
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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic1,512 (2022)
Projected traffic1,512 by 2043
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 Dunkerton RD over Elk Run Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Dunkerton RD over Elk Run 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 2022.

How much traffic does E Dunkerton RD over Elk Run Creek carry?

About 1,512 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E Dunkerton RD over Elk Run Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns E Dunkerton RD over Elk Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.