US Bridges

US 52 over Lux Creek

Good

Dubuque County, Iowa · 6.9 Mi. S JCT US 61 & 151 · Structure no. 000000000023901

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,340
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Lux Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 52 over Lux Creek in Dubuque 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 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 3,340 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,340 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesLux Creek
Location6.9 Mi. S JCT US 61 & 151
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateIowa
Coordinates42.39441, -90.58559
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic3,340 (2022)
Projected traffic3,340 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 US 52 over Lux Creek built?

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

What condition is US 52 over Lux 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 over Lux Creek carry?

About 3,340 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Lux Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 52 over Lux Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.