US Bridges

567th Ave over Long Dick Creek

FairPosted for load

Story County, Iowa · 085231806 · Structure no. 000000000316200

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

567th Ave over Long Dick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 567th Ave over Long Dick Creek in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries567th Ave
CrossesLong Dick Creek
Location085231806
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStory County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.17319, -93.57009
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.1 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic80 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 567th Ave over Long Dick Creek built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is 567th Ave over Long Dick 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does 567th Ave over Long Dick Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 567th Ave over Long Dick Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m).

Who owns 567th Ave over Long Dick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.