US Bridges

Alburnett RD over River Bend Creek

Poor

Linn County, Iowa · 086072502 · Structure no. 000000000223260

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
462
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alburnett RD over River Bend Creek is a concrete slab carrying Alburnett RD over River Bend Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 462 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 462 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesAlburnett RD
CrossesRiver Bend Creek
Location086072502
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.23738, -91.61723
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic462 (2022)
Projected traffic462 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 Alburnett RD over River Bend Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alburnett RD over River Bend Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Alburnett RD over River Bend Creek carry?

About 462 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Alburnett RD over River Bend Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Alburnett RD over River Bend Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.