US Bridges

Hedge Ave over Small Creek

Good

Plymouth County, Iowa · 9347250210 · Structure no. 000000000277411

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hedge Ave over Small Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hedge Ave over Small Creek in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHedge Ave
CrossesSmall Creek
Location9347250210
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.84519, -96.3509
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
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$187,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hedge Ave over Small Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hedge Ave over Small 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hedge Ave over Small Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hedge Ave over Small Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hedge Ave over Small Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.