US Bridges

River RD over Prices Creek

Fair

Lee County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000006891

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Prices Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying River RD over Prices Creek in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 680 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver RD
CrossesPrices Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.43105, -91.38947
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2022)
Projected traffic680 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River RD over Prices Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD over Prices 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does River RD over Prices Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is River RD over Prices Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over Prices Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.