US Bridges

NW 18th Street over Rock Creek

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 080241001 · Structure no. 000000000504645

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,613
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 18th Street over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NW 18th Street over Rock Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5,613 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,613 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNW 18th Street
CrossesRock Creek
Location080241001
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.7463, -93.63564
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic5,613 (2022)
Projected traffic5,613 by 2044
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 NW 18th Street over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 18th Street over Rock 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 2024.

How much traffic does NW 18th Street over Rock Creek carry?

About 5,613 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is NW 18th Street over Rock Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns NW 18th Street over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.