US Bridges

S 112th Ave E over Little Elk Creek

Good

Jasper County, Iowa · 078182601 · Structure no. 000000000195451

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 112th Ave E over Little Elk Creek is a steel slab carrying S 112th Ave E over Little Elk Creek in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesS 112th Ave E
CrossesLittle Elk Creek
Location078182601
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.53745, -92.89203
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 112th Ave E over Little Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 112th Ave E over Little Elk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S 112th Ave E over Little Elk Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is S 112th Ave E over Little Elk Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S 112th Ave E over Little Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.