Middle RD over Prices Creek
FairLee County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000501050
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 820
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Middle RD over Prices Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Middle RD over Prices Creek in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 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
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Middle RD over Prices Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Middle 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 Middle RD over Prices Creek carry?
About 820 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Middle 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 Middle RD over Prices Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.