US Bridges

Ia 1 & Ia 16 over Little Lick Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Iowa · 1.2 Mi. N of S Jct. Ia 16 · Structure no. 000000000050200

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,320
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 1 & Ia 16 over Little Lick Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Ia 1 & Ia 16 over Little Lick Creek in Van Buren County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,320 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,320 by 2043. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 1 & Ia 16
CrossesLittle Lick Creek
Location1.2 Mi. N of S Jct. Ia 16
RouteState Highway 1
CountyVan Buren County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.8215, -91.94611
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,320 (2022)
Projected traffic2,320 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ia 1 & Ia 16 over Little Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 1 & Ia 16 over Little Lick 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 1 & Ia 16 over Little Lick Creek carry?

About 2,320 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ia 1 & Ia 16 over Little Lick Creek?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 1 & Ia 16 over Little Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.