US Bridges

Ia 2 over E Fork Lotts Creek

Good

Ringgold County, Iowa · 0.4 Mi. E of Jct. SR P-64 · Structure no. 000000000046421

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 2 over E Fork Lotts Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 2 over E Fork Lotts Creek in Ringgold County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 2
CrossesE Fork Lotts Creek
Location0.4 Mi. E of Jct. SR P-64
RouteState Highway 2
CountyRinggold County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.71069, -94.10144
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2022)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 2 over E Fork Lotts Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 2 over E Fork Lotts 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 2 over E Fork Lotts Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Ia 2 over E Fork Lotts Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 2 over E Fork Lotts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.