US Bridges

Nuthatch Ave over N Chequest Lake Creek

Good

Davis County, Iowa · 070132006 · Structure no. 000000000135401

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nuthatch Ave over N Chequest Lake Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nuthatch Ave over N Chequest Lake Creek in Davis County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNuthatch Ave
CrossesN Chequest Lake Creek
Location070132006
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDavis County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.84436, -92.38016
Functional classRural 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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Nuthatch Ave over N Chequest Lake Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nuthatch Ave over N Chequest Lake 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Nuthatch Ave over N Chequest Lake Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Nuthatch Ave over N Chequest Lake Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nuthatch Ave over N Chequest Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.