US Bridges

Hedge Ave over Broken Kettle Creek

Good

Plymouth County, Iowa · 93473602 · Structure no. 000000000277531

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hedge Ave over Broken Kettle Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hedge Ave over Broken Kettle Creek in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHedge Ave
CrossesBroken Kettle Creek
Location93473602
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.83199, -96.35081
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic11 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$360,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hedge Ave over Broken Kettle Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hedge Ave over Broken Kettle 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 Broken Kettle Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hedge Ave over Broken Kettle Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hedge Ave over Broken Kettle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.