US Bridges

Ia 14 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Lucas County, Iowa · 2.5 Mi. S of Jct. SR H50 · Structure no. 000000000034401

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,490
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 14 over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 14 over Wolf Creek in Lucas County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,490 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,490 by 2044. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 14
CrossesWolf Creek
Location2.5 Mi. S of Jct. SR H50
RouteState Highway 14
CountyLucas County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.91255, -93.3081
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,490 (2022)
Projected traffic1,490 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 14 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 14 over Wolf 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 14 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 1,490 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ia 14 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 14 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.