US Bridges

E. Mckinley Ave over Yeader Creek

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 078242700 · Structure no. 000000000003681

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,088
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Mckinley Ave over Yeader Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E. Mckinley Ave over Yeader Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 4,088 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,088 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Mckinley Ave
CrossesYeader Creek
Location078242700
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPolk County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.54068, -93.5979
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,088 (2022)
Projected traffic4,088 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$17,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Mckinley Ave over Yeader Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Mckinley Ave over Yeader 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does E. Mckinley Ave over Yeader Creek carry?

About 4,088 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E. Mckinley Ave over Yeader Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns E. Mckinley Ave over Yeader Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.