US Bridges

Local over Br Little Whitebreast Ck

Good

Lucas County, Iowa · 073211904 · Structure no. 000000000227281

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Br Little Whitebreast Ck is a steel culvert carrying Local over Br Little Whitebreast Ck in Lucas County, Iowa. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesBr Little Whitebreast Ck
Location073211904
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.10773, -93.31803
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic47 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Br Little Whitebreast Ck built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Br Little Whitebreast Ck 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Local over Br Little Whitebreast Ck carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Br Little Whitebreast Ck?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Local over Br Little Whitebreast Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.