US Bridges

R30 W Ave over Trib of Beaver Creek

Good

Dallas County, Iowa · 080261102 · Structure no. 000000000366495

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
Daily traffic
1,934
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R30 W Ave over Trib of Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying R30 W Ave over Trib of Beaver Creek in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 1,934 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,934 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesR30 W Ave
CrossesTrib of Beaver Creek
Location080261102
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.7607, -93.85358
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating26.3 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,934 (2022)
Projected traffic1,934 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was R30 W Ave over Trib of Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is R30 W Ave over Trib of Beaver 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does R30 W Ave over Trib of Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,934 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is R30 W Ave over Trib of Beaver Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns R30 W Ave over Trib of Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.