US Bridges

V 5G over Richland Creek

Good

Keokuk County, Iowa · 741126 · Structure no. 000000000032811

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

V 5G over Richland Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying V 5G over Richland Creek in Keokuk 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesV 5G
CrossesRichland Creek
Location741126
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.18102, -92.09231
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic730 (2022)
Projected traffic730 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was V 5G over Richland Creek built?

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

What condition is V 5G over Richland 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does V 5G over Richland Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is V 5G over Richland Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns V 5G over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.