US Bridges

NE 46th Ave over Camp Creek

Good

Polk County, Iowa · Polk County · Structure no. 000000000040481

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,490
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 46th Ave over Camp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NE 46th Ave over Camp Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,490 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,490 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 46th Ave
CrossesCamp Creek
LocationPolk County
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.64426, -93.38008
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,490 (2022)
Projected traffic2,490 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 NE 46th Ave over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 46th Ave over Camp 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does NE 46th Ave over Camp Creek carry?

About 2,490 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 46th Ave over Camp Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NE 46th Ave over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.