US Bridges

US 20 over W Fork Camp Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Iowa · 3.1 Mi. E of SR N28 · Structure no. 000000000609050

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 over W Fork Camp Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 20 over W Fork Camp Creek in Calhoun County, Iowa. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,900 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 20
CrossesW Fork Camp Creek
Location3.1 Mi. E of SR N28
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIowa
Coordinates42.44928, -94.79599
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2022)
Projected traffic5,900 by 2042
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 over W Fork Camp Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 over W Fork Camp 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 20 over W Fork Camp Creek carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is US 20 over W Fork Camp Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 20 over W Fork Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.