US Bridges

Coral Ave over Silver Creek

Good

Clayton County, Iowa · 095062404 · Structure no. 000000000121442

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coral Ave over Silver Creek is a steel culvert carrying Coral Ave over Silver Creek in Clayton County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCoral Ave
CrossesSilver Creek
Location095062404
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.03305, -91.50393
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Coral Ave over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coral Ave over Silver 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Coral Ave over Silver Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Coral Ave over Silver Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Coral Ave over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.