US Bridges

Pl Ridge RD over Timber Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000504920

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
584
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pl Ridge RD over Timber Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pl Ridge RD over Timber Creek in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 584 vehicles a day, projected to reach 584 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPl Ridge RD
CrossesTimber Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.04923, -94.86253
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic584 (2022)
Projected traffic584 by 2043
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Pl Ridge RD over Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pl Ridge RD over Timber 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pl Ridge RD over Timber Creek carry?

About 584 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pl Ridge RD over Timber Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Pl Ridge RD over Timber Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.