US Bridges

Crane Creek RD over Trib to Elk Run Creek

Fair

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 90-12-35-02-10 · Structure no. 000000000076421

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crane Creek RD over Trib to Elk Run Creek is a steel culvert carrying Crane Creek RD over Trib to Elk Run Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCrane Creek RD
CrossesTrib to Elk Run Creek
Location90-12-35-02-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.56404, -92.23887
Functional classRural Local

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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2017)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
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 Crane Creek RD over Trib to Elk Run Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crane Creek 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 2022.

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

About 30 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Crane Creek RD over Trib to Elk Run Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Crane Creek RD over Trib to Elk Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.