US Bridges

F48 over Prairie Creek

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Jasper County, Iowa · 080203403 · Structure no. 000000000030431

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,260
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F48 over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying F48 over Prairie Creek in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,260 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,260 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesF48
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location080203403
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJasper County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.69559, -93.16923
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,260 (2022)
Projected traffic2,260 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was F48 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is F48 over Prairie 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does F48 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 2,260 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is F48 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns F48 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.