US Bridges

Old US 61 over Small Natural Stream

Fair

Clinton County, Iowa · 083E30606 · Structure no. 000000000020940

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,074
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 61 over Small Natural Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old US 61 over Small Natural Stream in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,074 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,074 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesOld US 61
CrossesSmall Natural Stream
Location083E30606
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.02116, -90.66518
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,074 (2022)
Projected traffic1,074 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 Old US 61 over Small Natural Stream built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 61 over Small Natural Stream 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old US 61 over Small Natural Stream carry?

About 1,074 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old US 61 over Small Natural Stream?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Old US 61 over Small Natural Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.