US Bridges

N44 Linwood Ave over Small Stream

Good

Taylor County, Iowa · 067340202 · Structure no. 000000000365646

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
349
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N44 Linwood Ave over Small Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N44 Linwood Ave over Small Stream in Taylor County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 349 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 349 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN44 Linwood Ave
CrossesSmall Stream
Location067340202
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTaylor County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.63918, -94.71627
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic349 (2021)
Projected traffic349 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 N44 Linwood Ave over Small Stream built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is N44 Linwood 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does N44 Linwood Ave over Small Stream carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is N44 Linwood Ave over Small Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N44 Linwood Ave over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.