Michel Ave over Small Creek
GoodBuchanan County, Iowa · 00000 · Structure no. 000000000081271
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Michel Ave over Small Creek is a steel culvert carrying Michel Ave over Small Creek in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Michel Ave over Small Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Michel Ave over Small 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Michel Ave over Small Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Michel Ave over Small Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns Michel Ave over Small Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.