US Bridges

Phoenix Ave over Storm Creek

Good

Carroll County, Iowa · 084341002 · Structure no. 000000000095241

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phoenix Ave over Storm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Phoenix Ave over Storm Creek in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesPhoenix Ave
CrossesStorm Creek
Location084341002
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.10206, -94.80349
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Storm Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phoenix Ave over Storm 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Phoenix Ave over Storm Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Phoenix Ave over Storm Creek?

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 Storm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.