US Bridges

Epic Ave over Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Iowa · 100182306 · Structure no. 000000000249181

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Epic Ave over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Epic Ave over Creek in Mitchell County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEpic Ave
CrossesCreek
Location100182306
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.46989, -92.9382
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic59 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Epic Ave over Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Epic 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Epic Ave over Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Epic Ave over Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Epic Ave over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.