US Bridges

Local over Fork of Beaver Creek

Fair

Grundy County, Iowa · 088181502 · Structure no. 000000000165371

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Fork of Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Local over Fork of Beaver Creek in Grundy County, Iowa. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesFork of Beaver Creek
Location088181502
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrundy County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.4381, -92.94473
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Local over Fork of Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Fork of Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Local over Fork of Beaver Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Fork of Beaver Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Fork of Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.