US Bridges

Freemont Ave over Fish Creek

Good

Henry County, Iowa · 700618 · Structure no. 000000000180061

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freemont Ave over Fish Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Freemont Ave over Fish Creek in Henry County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFreemont Ave
CrossesFish Creek
Location700618
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.85943, -91.59906
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic47 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Freemont Ave over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freemont Ave over Fish 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 Freemont Ave over Fish Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Freemont Ave over Fish Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Freemont Ave over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.