US Bridges

Albia RD over Kettle Creek

Good

Wapello County, Iowa · 072142603 · Structure no. 000000000009191

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2020
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,480
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albia RD over Kettle Creek is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying Albia RD over Kettle Creek in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 9,480 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,480 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlbia RD
CrossesKettle Creek
Location072142603
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.00945, -92.43793
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,480 (2022)
Projected traffic9,480 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Albia RD over Kettle Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Albia RD over Kettle 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 June 2020.

How much traffic does Albia RD over Kettle Creek carry?

About 9,480 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Albia RD over Kettle Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Albia RD over Kettle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.