US Bridges

Local over East Fork Crooked River

Good

Des Moines County, Iowa · 072040404 · Structure no. 000000000144422

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over East Fork Crooked River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Local over East Fork Crooked River in Des Moines County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesEast Fork Crooked River
Location072040404
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.06711, -91.32349
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2022)
Projected traffic460 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Local over East Fork Crooked River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over East Fork Crooked River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Local over East Fork Crooked River carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Local over East Fork Crooked River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Local over East Fork Crooked River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.