US Bridges

T16 Douglas Ave over Hartgrave Creek

Good

Butler County, Iowa · 092183402 · Structure no. 000000000089141

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
297 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
579
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T16 Douglas Ave over Hartgrave Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T16 Douglas Ave over Hartgrave Creek in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 579 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 579 by 2044. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesT16 Douglas Ave
CrossesHartgrave Creek
Location092183402
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.73425, -92.96619
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic579 (2022)
Projected traffic579 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$1.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T16 Douglas Ave over Hartgrave Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is T16 Douglas Ave over Hartgrave 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does T16 Douglas Ave over Hartgrave Creek carry?

About 579 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is T16 Douglas Ave over Hartgrave Creek?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns T16 Douglas Ave over Hartgrave Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.