US Bridges

Ia 44 over Seely Creek

Good

Guthrie County, Iowa · 1.3 MI W. of Co. Rd. N-70 · Structure no. 000000000026171

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,020
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 44 over Seely Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 44 over Seely Creek in Guthrie County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 44
CrossesSeely Creek
Location1.3 MI W. of Co. Rd. N-70
RouteState Highway 44
CountyGuthrie County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.67315, -94.59422
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.8 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 traffic1,020 (2022)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ia 44 over Seely Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 44 over Seely 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 44 over Seely Creek carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Ia 44 over Seely Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ia 44 over Seely Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.