Ia 16 over Little Lick Creek
FairVan Buren County, Iowa · 1.7 Mi. W of W Jct. Ia 1 · Structure no. 000000000050331
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 940
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 16 over Little Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 16 over Little Lick Creek in Van Buren County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Ia 16 over Little Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Ia 16 over Little Lick Creek carry?
About 940 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Ia 16 over Little Lick Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 16 over Little Lick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.