US Bridges

NW 158th Ave over Four Mile Creek

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 081240901 · Structure no. 000000000282915

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
259
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 158th Ave over Four Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW 158th Ave over Four Mile Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNW 158th Ave
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location081240901
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.8496, -93.65813
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic259 (2022)
Projected traffic259 by 2043
Trucks12%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 158th Ave over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 158th Ave over Four Mile 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 2023.

How much traffic does NW 158th Ave over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NW 158th Ave over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NW 158th Ave over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.