US Bridges

Phoenix Ave over Willey Branch

Good

Carroll County, Iowa · 083342702 · Structure no. 000000000094381

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phoenix Ave over Willey Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Phoenix Ave over Willey Branch in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPhoenix Ave
CrossesWilley Branch
Location083342702
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.96803, -94.80306
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2022)
Projected traffic29 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Phoenix Ave over Willey Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phoenix Ave over Willey Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Phoenix Ave over Willey Branch carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Phoenix Ave over Willey Branch?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Phoenix Ave over Willey Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.