US Bridges

D22 165th ST over Bacon Creek

Good

Ida County, Iowa · 088410605 · Structure no. 000000000186991

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
319
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D22 165th ST over Bacon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying D22 165th ST over Bacon Creek in Ida 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 319 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesD22 165th ST
CrossesBacon Creek
Location088410605
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.46453, -95.66823
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic319 (2022)
Projected traffic319 by 2044
Trucks7%
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$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was D22 165th ST over Bacon Creek built?

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

What condition is D22 165th ST over Bacon 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 2024.

How much traffic does D22 165th ST over Bacon Creek carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is D22 165th ST over Bacon Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns D22 165th ST over Bacon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.