US Bridges

F44 Hoover HWY NE over Br Wapsinonoc Creek

Good

Johnson County, Iowa · 0507900375 · Structure no. 000000000366820

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,390
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F44 Hoover HWY NE over Br Wapsinonoc Creek is a concrete culvert carrying F44 Hoover HWY NE over Br Wapsinonoc Creek in Johnson 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 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 3,390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,390 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesF44 Hoover HWY NE
CrossesBr Wapsinonoc Creek
Location0507900375
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.67109, -91.38926
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,390 (2022)
Projected traffic3,390 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was F44 Hoover HWY NE over Br Wapsinonoc Creek built?

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

What condition is F44 Hoover HWY NE over Br Wapsinonoc 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does F44 Hoover HWY NE over Br Wapsinonoc Creek carry?

About 3,390 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is F44 Hoover HWY NE over Br Wapsinonoc Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns F44 Hoover HWY NE over Br Wapsinonoc Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.