US Bridges

Linn-Benton RD over Knapp Creek

Fair

Linn County, Iowa · 082083108 · Structure no. 000000000220480

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linn-Benton RD over Knapp Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Linn-Benton RD over Knapp Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesLinn-Benton RD
CrossesKnapp Creek
Location082083108
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.86491, -91.83141
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2022)
Projected traffic730 by 2044
Trucks14%
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 Linn-Benton RD over Knapp Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linn-Benton RD over Knapp 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 2024.

How much traffic does Linn-Benton RD over Knapp Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Linn-Benton RD over Knapp Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Linn-Benton RD over Knapp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.