US Bridges

Ia 57 over Gran Creek

Good

Butler County, Iowa · 0.5 M East of SR-T19 · Structure no. 000000000016391

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,020
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 57 over Gran Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 57 over Gran Creek in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIa 57
CrossesGran Creek
Location0.5 M East of SR-T19
RouteState Highway 57
StateIowa
Coordinates42.58531, -92.91813
Functional classRural 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic1,020 (2023)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ia 57 over Gran Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 57 over Gran 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 57 over Gran Creek carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ia 57 over Gran Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ia 57 over Gran Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.