US Bridges

Raven Ave over Beeds Creek

Good

Franklin County, Iowa · 092203601 · Structure no. 000000000157721

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raven Ave over Beeds Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Raven Ave over Beeds Creek in Franklin County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRaven Ave
CrossesBeeds Creek
Location092203601
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.73467, -93.16321
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic41 by 2044
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raven Ave over Beeds Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raven Ave over Beeds 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 2024.

How much traffic does Raven Ave over Beeds Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Raven Ave over Beeds Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Raven Ave over Beeds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.