US Bridges

Springville RD over Elbow Creek

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 083051602 · Structure no. 000000000220601

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
687
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springville RD over Elbow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Springville RD over Elbow Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 687 vehicles a day, projected to reach 687 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long.

CarriesSpringville RD
CrossesElbow Creek
Location083051602
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.99556, -91.44358
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic687 (2022)
Projected traffic687 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 Springville RD over Elbow Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springville RD over Elbow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Springville RD over Elbow Creek carry?

About 687 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Springville RD over Elbow Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Springville RD over Elbow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.