US Bridges

Ia 48 over Coe Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Iowa · 0.8 Mi. W of Jct. SR H-14 · Structure no. 000000000037791

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,210
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 48 over Coe Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 48 over Coe Creek in Montgomery County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 1,210 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long.

CarriesIa 48
CrossesCoe Creek
Location0.8 Mi. W of Jct. SR H-14
RouteState Highway 48
StateIowa
Coordinates41.14523, -95.15524
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating99.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,210 (2022)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ia 48 over Coe Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 48 over Coe 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 48 over Coe Creek carry?

About 1,210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Ia 48 over Coe Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ia 48 over Coe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.