E Douglas Ave over Four Mile Creek
FairPolk County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000003796
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 177 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 820
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Douglas Ave over Four Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Douglas Ave over Four Mile Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 820 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2043. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Douglas Ave over Four Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is E Douglas Ave over Four Mile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does E Douglas Ave over Four Mile Creek carry?
About 820 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is E Douglas Ave over Four Mile Creek?
The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns E Douglas Ave over Four Mile Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.