US Bridges

Hutchinson RD over Heaton Creek

Fair

Linn County, Iowa · 086061601 · Structure no. 000000000365785

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hutchinson RD over Heaton Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Hutchinson RD over Heaton Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHutchinson RD
CrossesHeaton Creek
Location086061601
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.26754, -91.54971
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating63.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2022)
Projected traffic108 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Hutchinson RD over Heaton Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hutchinson RD over Heaton 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 Hutchinson RD over Heaton Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hutchinson RD over Heaton Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hutchinson RD over Heaton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.