US Bridges

Wuchter RD over Creek

Good

Dubuque County, Iowa · 088020406 · Structure no. 000000000146851

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wuchter RD over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wuchter RD over Creek in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWuchter RD
CrossesCreek
Location088020406
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.45894, -91.08087
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2021)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Wuchter RD over Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wuchter 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wuchter RD over Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Wuchter RD over Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Wuchter RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.