US Bridges

NE Hickory H RD over W Hoosier CR

Fair

Johnson County, Iowa · 081071303 · Structure no. 000000000205631

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Hickory H RD over W Hoosier CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NE Hickory H RD over W Hoosier CR in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNE Hickory H RD
CrossesW Hoosier CR
Location081071303
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.83163, -91.61402
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic300 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Hickory H RD over W Hoosier CR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Hickory H RD over W Hoosier CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2021.

How much traffic does NE Hickory H RD over W Hoosier CR carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is NE Hickory H RD over W Hoosier CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns NE Hickory H RD over W Hoosier CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.