US Bridges

Coots Blvd over Small Creek

Good

Buchanan County, Iowa · 088083103 · Structure no. 000000000082121

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coots Blvd over Small Creek is a steel culvert carrying Coots Blvd over Small Creek in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCoots Blvd
CrossesSmall Creek
Location088083103
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.39323, -91.81891
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 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 traffic79 (2022)
Projected traffic79 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Coots Blvd over Small Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coots Blvd 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 Coots Blvd over Small Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Coots Blvd over Small Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Coots Blvd over Small Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.