US Bridges

NE Cory Grove RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 081232506 · Structure no. 000000000282831

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Cory Grove RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NE Cory Grove RD over Drainage Ditch in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesNE Cory Grove RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location081232506
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.79113, -93.46989
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 Cory Grove RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Cory Grove RD over Drainage Ditch 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 Cory Grove RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is NE Cory Grove RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NE Cory Grove RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.