US Bridges

Kennedy Ave over Small Stream

Good

Sioux County, Iowa · 096440102 · Structure no. 000000000366270

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennedy Ave over Small Stream is a steel culvert carrying Kennedy Ave over Small Stream in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKennedy Ave
CrossesSmall Stream
Location096440102
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySioux County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.16634, -95.99971
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kennedy Ave over Small Stream built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kennedy Ave over Small Stream 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Kennedy Ave over Small Stream carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kennedy Ave over Small Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Kennedy Ave over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.