US Bridges

Ia 2 over South Fox Creek

Good

Davis County, Iowa · 3.7 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 202 · Structure no. 000000000022571

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,770
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 2 over South Fox Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ia 2 over South Fox Creek in Davis County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,770 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesIa 2
CrossesSouth Fox Creek
Location3.7 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 202
RouteState Highway 2
StateIowa
Coordinates40.72548, -92.605
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,770 (2022)
Projected traffic1,770 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 2 over South Fox Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 2 over South Fox 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 2 over South Fox Creek carry?

About 1,770 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ia 2 over South Fox Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m).

Who owns Ia 2 over South Fox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.