US Bridges

Prairie Creek RD over Creek

Good

Dubuque County, Iowa · 087E10303 · Structure no. 000000000145501

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie Creek RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Prairie Creek RD over Creek in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 59 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPrairie Creek RD
CrossesCreek
Location087E10303
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.37841, -90.83628
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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic59 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prairie Creek RD over Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie Creek RD over 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Prairie Creek RD over Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Prairie Creek RD over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie Creek RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.