US Bridges

Ia 136 over Car Barn Creek

Good

Clinton County, Iowa · In City of Clinton · Structure no. 000000000700475

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 136 over Car Barn Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 136 over Car Barn Creek in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIa 136
CrossesCar Barn Creek
LocationIn City of Clinton
RouteState Highway 136
StateIowa
Coordinates41.87369, -90.18475
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 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 traffic5,200 (2022)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ia 136 over Car Barn Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 136 over Car Barn 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 Ia 136 over Car Barn Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ia 136 over Car Barn Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ia 136 over Car Barn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.