US Bridges

E 33rd ST over Goose Creek

Fair

Scott County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000003080

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,680
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 33rd ST over Goose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E 33rd ST over Goose Creek in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 1,680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,680 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE 33rd ST
CrossesGoose Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyScott County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.55321, -90.55391
Functional classUrban Local

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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,680 (2022)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 33rd ST over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 33rd ST over Goose 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 33rd ST over Goose Creek carry?

About 1,680 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E 33rd ST over Goose Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns E 33rd ST over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.