US Bridges

Lefebure RD over Trib to Prairie Creek

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 082081506 · Structure no. 000000000220451

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
648
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lefebure RD over Trib to Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lefebure RD over Trib to Prairie Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 648 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long.

CarriesLefebure RD
CrossesTrib to Prairie Creek
Location082081506
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.9128, -91.77396
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.8 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 traffic648 (2022)
Projected traffic648 by 2043
Trucks36%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lefebure RD over Trib to Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lefebure RD over Trib to Prairie 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 Lefebure RD over Trib to Prairie Creek carry?

About 648 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Lefebure RD over Trib to Prairie Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lefebure RD over Trib to Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.