US Bridges

Veterans Parkway over Trib to Cherry Creek

Good

Madison County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. E. of Vintage Ave · Structure no. 000000000505640

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Parkway over Trib to Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Veterans Parkway over Trib to Cherry Creek in Madison County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 280 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Parkway
CrossesTrib to Cherry Creek
Location0.5 Mi. E. of Vintage Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.49765, -93.82496
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width280 ft (85.3 m)
Roadway width280 ft (85.3 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 closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Veterans Parkway over Trib to Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Parkway over Trib to Cherry 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Veterans Parkway over Trib to Cherry Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Veterans Parkway over Trib to Cherry Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 280 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Parkway over Trib to Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.