US Bridges

Kingbird Ave over Small

Good

Sioux County, Iowa · 096433002 · Structure no. 000000000365615

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
578
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingbird Ave over Small is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Kingbird Ave over Small in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 578 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long.

CarriesKingbird Ave
CrossesSmall
Location096433002
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.10378, -95.97849
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic578 (2022)
Projected traffic578 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kingbird Ave over Small built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingbird Ave over Small 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Kingbird Ave over Small carry?

About 578 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Kingbird Ave over Small?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Kingbird Ave over Small?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.