US Bridges

K Ave over Small Stream

Good

Dallas County, Iowa · 081281401 · Structure no. 000000000365630

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2020
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
229
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

K Ave over Small Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying K Ave over Small Stream in Dallas 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 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 229 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

CarriesK Ave
CrossesSmall Stream
Location081281401
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.8205, -94.08682
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic229 (2022)
Projected traffic229 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 K Ave over Small Stream built?

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

What condition is K Ave over Small Stream 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 2020.

How much traffic does K Ave over Small Stream carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is K Ave over Small Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns K Ave over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.