US Bridges

Netrilein DR over Br.Four Mile Creek

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 080241300 · Structure no. 000000000504165

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,404
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Netrilein DR over Br.Four Mile Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Netrilein DR over Br.Four Mile Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 1,404 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,404 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNetrilein DR
CrossesBr.Four Mile Creek
Location080241300
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.74339, -93.58913
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,404 (2021)
Projected traffic1,404 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Netrilein DR over Br.Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Netrilein DR over Br.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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Netrilein DR over Br.Four Mile Creek carry?

About 1,404 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Netrilein DR over Br.Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Netrilein DR over Br.Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.