US Bridges

28th Ave North over Turtle Creek

Good

Clinton County, Iowa · 082071902 · Structure no. 000000000505575

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
109
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

28th Ave North over Turtle Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 28th Ave North over Turtle Creek in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 109 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries28th Ave North
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location082071902
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.87823, -90.18059
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2021)
Projected traffic109 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 28th Ave North over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28th Ave North over Turtle 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 28th Ave North over Turtle Creek carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 28th Ave North over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 28th Ave North over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.