3rd Street over Big Creek
GoodPolk County, Iowa · 080250100 · Structure no. 000000000009616
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 41 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,992
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
3rd Street over Big Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 3rd Street over Big Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,992 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,992 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 3rd Street over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is 3rd Street over Big 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 3rd Street over Big Creek carry?
About 4,992 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 3rd Street over Big Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).
Who owns 3rd Street over Big Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.