K Ave over Dry Creek
FairSioux County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000006010
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 105 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 185
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
K Ave over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K Ave over Dry Creek in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 185 vehicles a day, projected to reach 185 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K Ave over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is K Ave over Dry 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does K Ave over Dry Creek carry?
About 185 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is K Ave over Dry Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns K Ave over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.