V56 over Little Fox Creek
FairVan Buren County, Iowa · 068112906 · Structure no. 000000000050301
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 820
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
V56 over Little Fox Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying V56 over Little Fox Creek in Van Buren County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2044. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.1 mi (116 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was V56 over Little Fox Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is V56 over Little Fox 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does V56 over Little Fox Creek carry?
About 820 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is V56 over Little Fox Creek?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns V56 over Little Fox Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.