US Bridges

County RD X-44 over Kitty Creek

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Jones County, Iowa · 085030302 · Structure no. 000000000208221

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,009
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD X-44 over Kitty Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD X-44 over Kitty Creek in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,009 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,009 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty RD X-44
CrossesKitty Creek
Location085030302
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJones County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.20487, -91.18958
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,009 (2022)
Projected traffic1,009 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 County RD X-44 over Kitty Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD X-44 over Kitty 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County RD X-44 over Kitty Creek carry?

About 1,009 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County RD X-44 over Kitty Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County RD X-44 over Kitty Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.