US Bridges

T47 Packard Ave over Small Stream

Good

Butler County, Iowa · Packard Ave. S. of 165th · Structure no. 000000000088491

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
304
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T47 Packard Ave over Small Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying T47 Packard Ave over Small Stream in Butler 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 304 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesT47 Packard Ave
CrossesSmall Stream
LocationPackard Ave. S. of 165th
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.80955, -92.73213
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 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 traffic304 (2022)
Projected traffic304 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T47 Packard Ave over Small Stream built?

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

What condition is T47 Packard Ave over Small Stream 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does T47 Packard Ave over Small Stream carry?

About 304 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T47 Packard Ave over Small Stream?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T47 Packard Ave over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.