US Bridges

Riverview Rd. over Farm Creek

Fair

Jones County, Iowa · 086011806 · Structure no. 000000000208811

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverview Rd. over Farm Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Riverview Rd. over Farm Creek in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverview Rd.
CrossesFarm Creek
Location086011806
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJones County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.25698, -91.00089
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.4 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 traffic82 (2022)
Projected traffic82 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Riverview Rd. over Farm Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverview Rd. over Farm 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Riverview Rd. over Farm Creek carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Riverview Rd. over Farm Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Riverview Rd. over Farm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.