US Bridges

Jordans Grov RD over Heatons Creek

Fair

Linn County, Iowa · 085060104 · Structure no. 000000000222071

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
442
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jordans Grov RD over Heatons Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Jordans Grov RD over Heatons Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 442 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 442 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesJordans Grov RD
CrossesHeatons Creek
Location085060104
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.20086, -91.50028
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic442 (2022)
Projected traffic442 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 Jordans Grov RD over Heatons Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jordans Grov RD over Heatons 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 Jordans Grov RD over Heatons Creek carry?

About 442 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Jordans Grov RD over Heatons Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Jordans Grov RD over Heatons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.