US Bridges

240th Ave over Creek

Good

Lee County, Iowa · 067050902 · Structure no. 000000000218352

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

240th Ave over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 240th Ave over Creek in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries240th Ave
CrossesCreek
Location067050902
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.61766, -91.44447
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 240th Ave over Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 240th Ave over 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 240th Ave over Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 240th Ave over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 240th Ave over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.