US Bridges

N14 310th Ave over Elk Creek

Good

Clay County, Iowa · 095351502 · Structure no. 000000000116081

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N14 310th Ave over Elk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N14 310th Ave over Elk Creek in Clay County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 264 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN14 310th Ave
CrossesElk Creek
Location095351502
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.05121, -94.97293
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2021)
Projected traffic264 by 2043
Trucks32%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N14 310th Ave over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is N14 310th Ave over Elk 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does N14 310th Ave over Elk Creek carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is N14 310th Ave over Elk Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns N14 310th Ave over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.