US Bridges

R15 130th Ave over West Long Creek

Good

Clarke County, Iowa · 071272202 · Structure no. 000000000114231

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
219
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R15 130th Ave over West Long Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying R15 130th Ave over West Long 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 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 219 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesR15 130th Ave
CrossesWest Long Creek
Location071272202
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.93413, -93.95704
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2022)
Projected traffic219 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was R15 130th Ave over West Long Creek built?

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

What condition is R15 130th Ave over West Long 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 2023.

How much traffic does R15 130th Ave over West Long Creek carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is R15 130th Ave over West Long Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns R15 130th Ave over West Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.