US Bridges

Cnty.Clb.Rd over Fork Creek

Fair

Lee County, Iowa · 067040300 · Structure no. 000000000005261

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,088
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cnty.Clb.Rd over Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cnty.Clb.Rd over Fork Creek in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,088 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,088 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCnty.Clb.Rd
CrossesFork Creek
Location067040300
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.63083, -91.30012
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,088 (2022)
Projected traffic1,088 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$17,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cnty.Clb.Rd over Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cnty.Clb.Rd over Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Cnty.Clb.Rd over Fork Creek carry?

About 1,088 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cnty.Clb.Rd over Fork Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Cnty.Clb.Rd over Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.