US Bridges

Hickory over Spring Branch Creek

Good

Chickasaw County, Iowa · 094130902 · Structure no. 000000000110571

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory over Spring Branch Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hickory over Spring Branch Creek in Chickasaw 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 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 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHickory
CrossesSpring Branch Creek
Location094130902
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChickasaw County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.97318, -92.39743
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionApril 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2022)
Projected traffic79 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$30,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hickory over Spring Branch Creek built?

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

What condition is Hickory over Spring Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Hickory over Spring Branch Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hickory over Spring Branch Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hickory over Spring Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.