US Bridges

J12 118th RD over Stump Creek

Good

Van Buren County, Iowa · 070110830 · Structure no. 000000000329851

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J12 118th RD over Stump Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying J12 118th RD over Stump Creek in Van Buren County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJ12 118th RD
CrossesStump Creek
Location070110830
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVan Buren County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.88221, -92.14327
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$35,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was J12 118th RD over Stump Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is J12 118th RD over Stump Creek 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 J12 118th RD over Stump Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is J12 118th RD over Stump Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns J12 118th RD over Stump Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.