Hickoryvalleyrd over West Otter Creek
PoorLinn County, Iowa · 085071803 · Structure no. 000000000363150
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hickoryvalleyrd over West Otter Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hickoryvalleyrd over West Otter Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hickoryvalleyrd over West Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hickoryvalleyrd over West Otter 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 Hickoryvalleyrd over West Otter Creek carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Hickoryvalleyrd over West Otter Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m).
Who owns Hickoryvalleyrd over West Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.