US Bridges

Noble Ave over Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Iowa · 097161704 · Structure no. 000000000247441

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Noble Ave over Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Noble Ave over Creek in Mitchell County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNoble Ave
CrossesCreek
Location097161704
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.21825, -92.77204
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Noble Ave over Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Noble Ave over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Noble Ave over Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Noble Ave over Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Noble Ave over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.