Old Lincoln HWY over Lapworth Creek
FairPottawattamie County, Iowa · 076443608 · Structure no. 000000000043970
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,759
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Lincoln HWY over Lapworth Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old Lincoln HWY over Lapworth Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older 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 2,759 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,759 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Old Lincoln HWY over Lapworth Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Lincoln HWY over Lapworth 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Old Lincoln HWY over Lapworth Creek carry?
About 2,759 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old Lincoln HWY over Lapworth Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Old Lincoln HWY over Lapworth Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.