US Bridges

Scott Ave over Lee Town Creekway

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 078230700 · Structure no. 000000000003687

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,628
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Ave over Lee Town Creekway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Scott Ave over Lee Town Creekway in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,628 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,628 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesScott Ave
CrossesLee Town Creekway
Location078230700
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPolk County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.58389, -93.55037
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,628 (2022)
Projected traffic2,628 by 2043
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scott Ave over Lee Town Creekway built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott Ave over Lee Town Creekway 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 Scott Ave over Lee Town Creekway carry?

About 2,628 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Scott Ave over Lee Town Creekway?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Scott Ave over Lee Town Creekway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.