US Bridges

V14 over Small Stream

Fair

Chickasaw County, Iowa · 095141302 · Structure no. 000000000019970

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

V14 over Small Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying V14 over Small Stream in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesV14
CrossesSmall Stream
Location095141302
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChickasaw County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.05189, -92.45586
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic550 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 V14 over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is V14 over Small Stream 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does V14 over Small Stream carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is V14 over Small Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns V14 over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.