US Bridges

Greenhill RD over SW Br Dry Run Creek

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 0.1 MI S of Univ. Ave · Structure no. 000000000505475

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenhill RD over SW Br Dry Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Greenhill RD over SW Br Dry Run Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 143 vehicles a day, projected to reach 143 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGreenhill RD
CrossesSW Br Dry Run Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Univ. Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.50135, -92.47388
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2022)
Projected traffic143 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Greenhill RD over SW Br Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenhill RD over SW Br Dry 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Greenhill RD over SW Br Dry Run Creek carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Greenhill RD over SW Br Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Greenhill RD over SW Br Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.