US Bridges

X38 Perkins RD over Skunk River

Good

Lee County, Iowa · 069042506 · Structure no. 000000000023611

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
589 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

X38 Perkins RD over Skunk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying X38 Perkins RD over Skunk River in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 460 vehicles a day, projected to reach 460 by 2043. The structure is 589 ft (179.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesX38 Perkins RD
CrossesSkunk River
Location069042506
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.75267, -91.27544
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length589 ft (179.5 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2022)
Projected traffic460 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was X38 Perkins RD over Skunk River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is X38 Perkins RD over Skunk River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does X38 Perkins RD over Skunk River carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is X38 Perkins RD over Skunk River?

The structure is 589 ft (179.5 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns X38 Perkins RD over Skunk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.