US Bridges

Valley Farm RD over Heatons Creek

Fair

Linn County, Iowa · 086061604 · Structure no. 000000000365790

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Farm RD over Heatons Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Valley Farm RD over Heatons 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 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 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).

Location

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CarriesValley Farm RD
CrossesHeatons Creek
Location086061604
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLinn County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.26658, -91.54872
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 traffic98 (2022)
Projected traffic98 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 Valley Farm RD over Heatons Creek built?

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

What condition is Valley Farm 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 Valley Farm RD over Heatons Creek carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Valley Farm RD over Heatons 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 Valley Farm RD over Heatons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.