US Bridges

Rea RD over Creek

Good

Dubuque County, Iowa · 087E11602 · Structure no. 000000000145571

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rea RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rea RD over Creek in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesRea RD
CrossesCreek
Location087E11602
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.35134, -90.85944
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
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 traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Rea RD over Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rea 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rea RD over Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rea RD over Creek?

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

Who owns Rea RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.