US Bridges

Noble Ave over Creek

Good

Floyd County, Iowa · 095160502 · Structure no. 000000000154541

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Noble Ave over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Noble Ave over Creek in Floyd County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 1 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNoble Ave
CrossesCreek
Location095160502
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.08304, -92.77202
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width1 ft (0.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic49 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Noble Ave over Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Noble Ave 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Noble Ave over Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Noble Ave over Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 1 ft wide.

Who owns Noble Ave over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.