US Bridges

171st Blvd over Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Iowa · 072100703 · Structure no. 000000000201391

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

171st Blvd over Creek is a steel culvert carrying 171st Blvd over Creek in Jefferson County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries171st Blvd
CrossesCreek
Location072100703
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.05941, -92.06018
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 171st Blvd over Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 171st Blvd 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 2023.

How much traffic does 171st Blvd over Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 171st Blvd over Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns 171st Blvd over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.