Ia 78 over E. Fork Crooked Creek
GoodHenry County, Iowa · At Jct. of SR X23 · Structure no. 000000000028611
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 640
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 78 over E. Fork Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 78 over E. Fork Crooked Creek in Henry County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 78 over E. Fork Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 78 over E. Fork Crooked 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 78 over E. Fork Crooked Creek carry?
About 640 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Ia 78 over E. Fork Crooked Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 78 over E. Fork Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.