US Bridges

Ia 14 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Butler County, Iowa · 0.2 Mi. N of N Jct. IA57 · Structure no. 000000000016581

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
297 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,760
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 14 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 14 over Beaver Creek in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,760 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2042. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 14
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N of N Jct. IA57
RouteState Highway 14
CountyButler County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.58066, -92.7906
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,760 (2022)
Projected traffic1,760 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 14 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 14 over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 14 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,760 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ia 14 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 14 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.