US Bridges

Emblem RD over Cox Creek

Fair

Clayton County, Iowa · 092051703 · Structure no. 000000000118981

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emblem RD over Cox Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Emblem RD over Cox Creek in Clayton County, Iowa. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesEmblem RD
CrossesCox Creek
Location092051703
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClayton County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.77605, -91.45403
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2022)
Projected traffic135 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Emblem RD over Cox Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emblem RD over Cox Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Emblem RD over Cox Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Emblem RD over Cox Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Emblem RD over Cox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.