US Bridges

S 96th Ave W over Prairie Creek

Good

Jasper County, Iowa · 078211301 · Structure no. 000000000196001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 96th Ave W over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying S 96th Ave W over Prairie Creek in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS 96th Ave W
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location078211301
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJasper County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.56609, -93.23237
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 S 96th Ave W over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 96th Ave W 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S 96th Ave W over Prairie Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is S 96th Ave W over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns S 96th Ave W over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.