US Bridges

Timber Ave over Trib Des Moines River

Good

Van Buren County, Iowa · 068083204 · Structure no. 000000000327621

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Timber Ave over Trib Des Moines River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Timber Ave over Trib Des Moines River in Van Buren County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTimber Ave
CrossesTrib Des Moines River
Location068083204
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.64597, -91.80485
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Timber Ave over Trib Des Moines River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Timber Ave over Trib Des Moines River 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 2022.

How much traffic does Timber Ave over Trib Des Moines River carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Timber Ave over Trib Des Moines River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Timber Ave over Trib Des Moines River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.