US Bridges

291st Ave over Creek

Good

Jackson County, Iowa · 087E30104 · Structure no. 000000000194682

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

291st Ave over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 291st Ave over Creek in Jackson County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Carries291st Ave
CrossesCreek
Location087E30104
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.3788, -90.55892
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 291st Ave over Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 291st Ave over 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 291st Ave over Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 291st Ave over Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 291st Ave over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.