US Bridges

NE 108th Ave over Deer Creek Tributary

Fair

Polk County, Iowa · 080230903 · Structure no. 000000000281805

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 108th Ave over Deer Creek Tributary is a steel culvert carrying NE 108th Ave over Deer Creek Tributary in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 61 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNE 108th Ave
CrossesDeer Creek Tributary
Location080230903
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.75691, -93.53886
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.2 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2023)
Projected traffic61 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 108th Ave over Deer Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 108th Ave over Deer Creek Tributary 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does NE 108th Ave over Deer Creek Tributary carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 108th Ave over Deer Creek Tributary?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns NE 108th Ave over Deer Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.