US Bridges

North James ST over Little Beaver Creek

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 080252902 · Structure no. 000000000282271

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,534
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North James ST over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying North James ST over Little Beaver Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,534 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,534 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long.

CarriesNorth James ST
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location080252902
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.70456, -93.79462
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,534 (2022)
Projected traffic1,534 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 North James ST over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is North James ST over Little Beaver 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does North James ST over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,534 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is North James ST over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns North James ST over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.