US Bridges

E Hartford Ave over Creek

Fair

Polk County, Iowa · 078241100 · Structure no. 000000000504730

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,181
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Hartford Ave over Creek is a steel culvert carrying E Hartford Ave over Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 5,181 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,181 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE Hartford Ave
CrossesCreek
Location078241100
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.56849, -93.57757
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,181 (2022)
Projected traffic5,181 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

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 E Hartford Ave over Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Hartford Ave over Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does E Hartford Ave over Creek carry?

About 5,181 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E Hartford Ave over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns E Hartford Ave over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.