US Bridges

S43 Lincoln ST over Baileye Creek

Good

Franklin County, Iowa · 93200902 · Structure no. 000000000366875

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
709
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S43 Lincoln ST over Baileye Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S43 Lincoln ST over Baileye Creek in Franklin County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 709 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 709 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS43 Lincoln ST
CrossesBaileye Creek
Location93200902
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.88711, -93.22185
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic709 (2022)
Projected traffic709 by 2043
Trucks17%
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$850 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S43 Lincoln ST over Baileye Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is S43 Lincoln ST over Baileye 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S43 Lincoln ST over Baileye Creek carry?

About 709 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is S43 Lincoln ST over Baileye Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S43 Lincoln ST over Baileye Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.