US Bridges

Plant RD Q over Long Creek

Fair

Des Moines County, Iowa · 1500 Ft N of Line 3A RD · Structure no. DAPAMCIOW000925

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Plant RD Q over Long Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Plant RD Q over Long Creek in Des Moines 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPlant RD Q
CrossesLong Creek
Location1500 Ft N of Line 3A RD
CountyDes Moines County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.79714, -91.29095
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 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 traffic5 (2020)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
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 Plant RD Q over Long Creek built?

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

What condition is Plant RD Q over Long Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Plant RD Q over Long Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Plant RD Q over Long Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Plant RD Q over Long Creek?

It is owned by the Army.