US Bridges

H45 Elk ST over North Hoosier Creek

Good

Clarke County, Iowa · 071251005 · Structure no. 000000000113741

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

H45 Elk ST over North Hoosier Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying H45 Elk ST over North Hoosier Creek in Clarke County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesH45 Elk ST
CrossesNorth Hoosier Creek
Location071251005
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.97183, -93.71138
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 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 closed5 mi (8 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 H45 Elk ST over North Hoosier Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is H45 Elk ST over North Hoosier 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does H45 Elk ST over North Hoosier Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is H45 Elk ST over North Hoosier Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns H45 Elk ST over North Hoosier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.