US Bridges

Ave H over French Creek

Fair

Lee County, Iowa · 067040401 · Structure no. 000000000033161

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,382
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave H over French Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ave H over French 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 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 10,382 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,382 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAve H
CrossesFrench Creek
Location067040401
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.63019, -91.32651
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,382 (2022)
Projected traffic10,382 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave H over French Creek built?

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

What condition is Ave H over French 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 2022.

How much traffic does Ave H over French Creek carry?

About 10,382 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ave H over French Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ave H over French Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.