US Bridges

ST Annes RD over Mcdonalds Creek

Good

Scott County, Iowa · 080E41901 · Structure no. 000000000303661

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Annes RD over Mcdonalds Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying ST Annes RD over Mcdonalds Creek in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2043. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesST Annes RD
CrossesMcdonalds Creek
Location080E41901
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.72771, -90.54457
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2022)
Projected traffic680 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 ST Annes RD over Mcdonalds Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Annes RD over Mcdonalds 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does ST Annes RD over Mcdonalds Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST Annes RD over Mcdonalds Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns ST Annes RD over Mcdonalds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.