US Bridges

Local over Dr. to Whitebreast Creek

Good

Lucas County, Iowa · 072232804 · Structure no. 000000000365320

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Dr. to Whitebreast Creek is a steel culvert carrying Local over Dr. to Whitebreast Creek 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 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesDr. to Whitebreast Creek
Location072232804
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.00226, -93.5186
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Dr. to Whitebreast Creek built?

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

What condition is Local over Dr. to Whitebreast 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Dr. to Whitebreast Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Dr. to Whitebreast Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m).

Who owns Local over Dr. to Whitebreast Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.