US Bridges

Vine Avenue over Hartgraves Creek

Good

Franklin County, Iowa · 092193402 · Structure no. 000000000157471

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vine Avenue over Hartgraves Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vine Avenue over Hartgraves Creek in Franklin County, Iowa. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2042. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVine Avenue
CrossesHartgraves Creek
Location092193402
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.7414, -93.0848
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic47 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Vine Avenue over Hartgraves Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vine Avenue over Hartgraves 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 2022.

How much traffic does Vine Avenue over Hartgraves Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Vine Avenue over Hartgraves Creek?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Vine Avenue over Hartgraves Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.