US Bridges

NB US 151 over Big Creek

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 1.9 Mi. N of Jct. SR X20 · Structure no. 000000000601145

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB US 151 over Big Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NB US 151 over Big Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNB US 151
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.9 Mi. N of Jct. SR X20
RouteU.S. Route 151
StateIowa
Coordinates42.06113, -91.40869
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2022)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 NB US 151 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB US 151 over Big Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does NB US 151 over Big Creek carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is NB US 151 over Big Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NB US 151 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.