US Bridges

225th Ave over Prairie Creek

Good

Clay County, Iowa · 096363104 · Structure no. 000000000116731

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
223
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

225th Ave over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 225th Ave over Prairie 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 223 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long.

Carries225th Ave
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location096363104
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.08948, -95.14209
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223 (2021)
Projected traffic223 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 225th Ave over Prairie Creek built?

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

What condition is 225th Ave over Prairie 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 225th Ave over Prairie Creek carry?

About 223 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is 225th Ave over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns 225th Ave over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.