US Bridges

Joles Hollow RD over Joles Creek

Good

Clayton County, Iowa · 0.5 Miles E Kale Ave · Structure no. 000000000118731

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joles Hollow RD over Joles Creek is a steel culvert carrying Joles Hollow RD over Joles Creek in Clayton County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesJoles Hollow RD
CrossesJoles Creek
Location0.5 Miles E Kale Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.76042, -91.16102
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2022)
Projected traffic29 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 Joles Hollow RD over Joles Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joles Hollow RD over Joles 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Joles Hollow RD over Joles Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Joles Hollow RD over Joles Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Joles Hollow RD over Joles Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.