5th Ave over Lake Creek
FairCarroll County, Iowa · 082333400 · Structure no. 000000000002530
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
5th Ave over Lake Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 5th Ave over Lake Creek in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 5th Ave over Lake Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is 5th Ave over Lake 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does 5th Ave over Lake Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 5th Ave over Lake Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns 5th Ave over Lake Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.