US Bridges

Grand Ave over Rolling Hills Creek

Good

Dallas County, Iowa · .5 Mi. W. of S Jc Pkwy · Structure no. 000000000505645

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Ave over Rolling Hills Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Grand Ave over Rolling Hills Creek in Dallas 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 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 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 370 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGrand Ave
CrossesRolling Hills Creek
Location.5 Mi. W. of S Jc Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.53893, -93.80737
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width370 ft (112.8 m)
Roadway width370 ft (112.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2022)
Projected traffic96 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Ave over Rolling Hills Creek built?

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

What condition is Grand Ave over Rolling Hills 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Grand Ave over Rolling Hills Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Grand Ave over Rolling Hills Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 370 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Ave over Rolling Hills Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.