US Bridges

Timber Ridge Ave over Badger Creek

Good

Madison County, Iowa · 077262004 · Structure no. 000000000234612

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Timber Ridge Ave over Badger Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Timber Ridge Ave over Badger Creek in Madison County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesTimber Ridge Ave
CrossesBadger Creek
Location077262004
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.45852, -93.87641
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Timber Ridge Ave over Badger Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Timber Ridge Ave over Badger 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Timber Ridge Ave over Badger Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Timber Ridge Ave over Badger Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Timber Ridge Ave over Badger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.