US Bridges

Access Road over Stream

Good

Plymouth County, Iowa · 0.1 Mi. S of S.R. C80 · Structure no. 000000000607385

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,347
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Access Road over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Access Road over Stream in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,347 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,347 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

CarriesAccess Road
CrossesStream
Location0.1 Mi. S of S.R. C80
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.56363, -96.33162
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,347 (2022)
Projected traffic1,347 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Access Road over Stream built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access Road over Stream 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Access Road over Stream carry?

About 1,347 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Access Road over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Access Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.