US Bridges

V43 N Elk Run RD over Trib to Elk Run Creek

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 89-12-15-02-10 · Structure no. 000000000366800

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,687
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

V43 N Elk Run RD over Trib to Elk Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying V43 N Elk Run RD over Trib to Elk Run Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,687 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,687 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesV43 N Elk Run RD
CrossesTrib to Elk Run Creek
Location89-12-15-02-10
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.51985, -92.2588
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,687 (2022)
Projected traffic2,687 by 2043
Trucks20%
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 V43 N Elk Run RD over Trib to Elk Run Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is V43 N Elk Run RD over Trib to 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 V43 N Elk Run RD over Trib to Elk Run Creek carry?

About 2,687 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is V43 N Elk Run RD over Trib to Elk Run Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns V43 N Elk Run RD over Trib to Elk Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.