US Bridges

4th ST SW over Little Four Mile Creek

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000000162

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,396
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th ST SW over Little Four Mile Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 4th ST SW over Little Four Mile Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,396 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,396 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries4th ST SW
CrossesLittle Four Mile Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.64854, -93.47609
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,396 (2022)
Projected traffic1,396 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 4th ST SW over Little Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th ST SW over Little Four Mile 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 4th ST SW over Little Four Mile Creek carry?

About 1,396 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 4th ST SW over Little Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns 4th ST SW over Little Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.