US Bridges

E 16 D Ave over Big Creek

Good

Crawford County, Iowa · 085392101 · Structure no. 000000000130371

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
577
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 16 D Ave over Big Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E 16 D Ave over Big Creek in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 577 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long.

CarriesE 16 D Ave
CrossesBig Creek
Location085392101
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.16778, -95.38421
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic577 (2022)
Projected traffic577 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E 16 D Ave over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 16 D Ave over Big 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does E 16 D Ave over Big Creek carry?

About 577 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is E 16 D Ave over Big Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns E 16 D Ave over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.