US Bridges

Ia 2 over W Branch Little River

Fair

Decatur County, Iowa · 1.2 Mi. W of W Jct. US 69 · Structure no. 000000000022721

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,960
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 2 over W Branch Little River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 2 over W Branch Little River in Decatur County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,960 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,960 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesIa 2
CrossesW Branch Little River
Location1.2 Mi. W of W Jct. US 69
RouteState Highway 2
StateIowa
Coordinates40.74103, -93.78456
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,960 (2022)
Projected traffic1,960 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 W Branch Little River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 2 over W Branch Little River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 2 over W Branch Little River carry?

About 1,960 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Ia 2 over W Branch Little River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ia 2 over W Branch Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.