US Bridges

W 2nd Street over Harrows Creek

Good

Wapello County, Iowa · 072141300 · Structure no. 000000000050731

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 2nd Street over Harrows Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying W 2nd Street over Harrows Creek in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 5,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,800 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesW 2nd Street
CrossesHarrows Creek
Location072141300
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.03193, -92.43007
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2022)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 W 2nd Street over Harrows Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 2nd Street over Harrows 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 2022.

How much traffic does W 2nd Street over Harrows Creek carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W 2nd Street over Harrows Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns W 2nd Street over Harrows Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.