US Bridges

NW Hugg DR over Wolfe Creek Tributary

Fair

Polk County, Iowa · 081253605 · Structure no. 000000000283311

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
355
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Hugg DR over Wolfe Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NW Hugg DR over Wolfe Creek Tributary in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 355 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNW Hugg DR
CrossesWolfe Creek Tributary
Location081253605
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.78828, -93.71568
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic355 (2022)
Projected traffic355 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 NW Hugg DR over Wolfe Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Hugg DR over Wolfe 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 NW Hugg DR over Wolfe Creek Tributary carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is NW Hugg DR over Wolfe Creek Tributary?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NW Hugg DR over Wolfe Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.