US Bridges

CO RD Y-68 over Crow Creek

Fair

Scott County, Iowa · 079E32503 · Structure no. 000000000046980

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,680
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD Y-68 over Crow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CO RD Y-68 over Crow Creek in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 71 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 6 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 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD Y-68
CrossesCrow Creek
Location079E32503
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyScott County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.61827, -90.56299
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CO RD Y-68 over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is CO RD Y-68 over Crow 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 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD Y-68 over Crow Creek carry?

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

How long is CO RD Y-68 over Crow Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns CO RD Y-68 over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.