US Bridges

32nd St. over Sibles Creek

Good

Jones County, Iowa · 083032405 · Structure no. 000000000206561

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

32nd St. over Sibles Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 32nd St. over Sibles Creek in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2043. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries32nd St.
CrossesSibles Creek
Location083032405
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.98304, -91.1333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2022)
Projected traffic98 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 32nd St. over Sibles Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 32nd St. over Sibles 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 32nd St. over Sibles Creek carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 32nd St. over Sibles Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 32nd St. over Sibles Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.