US Bridges

X Ave over Pine Creek

Good

Hardin County, Iowa · 087190304 · Structure no. 000000000175211

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

X Ave over Pine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying X Ave over Pine Creek in Hardin County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesX Ave
CrossesPine Creek
Location087190304
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.38186, -93.04615
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
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 X Ave over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is X Ave over Pine 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does X Ave over Pine Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is X Ave over Pine Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns X Ave over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.