US Bridges

Local over Small Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Iowa · 084E22604 · Structure no. 000000000192261

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Small Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Local over Small Creek in Jackson County, Iowa. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

CarriesLocal
CrossesSmall Creek
Location084E22604
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.05897, -90.69434
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic108 (2022)
Projected traffic108 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Small Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Small Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Small Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Small Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Local over Small Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.