M50 240th Ave over Prairie Creek
GoodClay County, Iowa · 096363302 · Structure no. 000000000116751
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 447
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
M50 240th Ave over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M50 240th 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 447 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 447 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M50 240th Ave over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is M50 240th 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 M50 240th Ave over Prairie Creek carry?
About 447 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is M50 240th Ave over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).
Who owns M50 240th Ave over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.