Ia 48 over Four Mile Creek
FairPage County, Iowa · 1.0 E of Jct. U.S. 59 · Structure no. 000000000038841
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,960
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 48 over Four Mile Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 48 over Four Mile Creek in Page 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,960 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,960 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 48 over Four Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 48 over Four Mile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Ia 48 over Four Mile Creek carry?
About 2,960 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ia 48 over Four Mile Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Ia 48 over Four Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.