US Bridges

Franklin Ave over Pioneer Creek

Good

Cedar County, Iowa · 082041202 · Structure no. 000000000104962

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Ave over Pioneer Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Franklin Ave over Pioneer Creek in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFranklin Ave
CrossesPioneer Creek
Location082041202
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.92949, -91.26914
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin Ave over Pioneer Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Ave over Pioneer 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin Ave over Pioneer Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Franklin Ave over Pioneer Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Franklin Ave over Pioneer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.