US Bridges

Wirtz Lane over Prices Creek

Good

Lee County, Iowa · 065051004 · Structure no. 000000000217831

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wirtz Lane over Prices Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wirtz Lane over Prices Creek in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

CarriesWirtz Lane
CrossesPrices Creek
Location065051004
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.44592, -91.42562
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 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 traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wirtz Lane over Prices Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wirtz Lane over Prices 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Wirtz Lane over Prices Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wirtz Lane over Prices Creek?

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

Who owns Wirtz Lane over Prices Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.