US Bridges

Ia 14 over Snipe Creek

Good

Jasper County, Iowa · 1.1 Mi. E of E JCT SR F17 · Structure no. 000000000030671

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,360
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 14 over Snipe Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 14 over Snipe Creek in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,360 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2043. The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 14
CrossesSnipe Creek
Location1.1 Mi. E of E JCT SR F17
RouteState Highway 14
CountyJasper County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.82028, -93.03836
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length188 ft (57.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,360 (2022)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 14 over Snipe Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 14 over Snipe 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 14 over Snipe Creek carry?

About 1,360 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ia 14 over Snipe Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 14 over Snipe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.