US Bridges

County RD X-44 over Small Creek

Fair

Jones County, Iowa · 085032202 · Structure no. 000000000208371

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
668
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD X-44 over Small Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County RD X-44 over Small Creek in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 668 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 668 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD X-44
CrossesSmall Creek
Location085032202
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJones County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.1575, -91.18994
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic668 (2022)
Projected traffic668 by 2043
Trucks20%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD X-44 over Small Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD X-44 over Small Creek 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 December 2021.

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

About 668 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

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

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County RD X-44 over Small Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.