US Bridges

Jaguar RD over Elk Creek

Good

Clayton County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000365470

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
579
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jaguar RD over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jaguar RD over Elk Creek in Clayton County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 579 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 579 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesJaguar RD
CrossesElk Creek
Location000000000
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.73295, -91.28028
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic579 (2022)
Projected traffic579 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jaguar RD over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jaguar RD over Elk 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 Jaguar RD over Elk Creek carry?

About 579 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Jaguar RD over Elk Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jaguar RD over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.