US Bridges

H31 Bladensburg RD over Jordan Creek

Good

Wapello County, Iowa · 072121701 · Structure no. 000000000331091

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

H31 Bladensburg RD over Jordan Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying H31 Bladensburg RD over Jordan Creek in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesH31 Bladensburg RD
CrossesJordan Creek
Location072121701
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWapello County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.04592, -92.26684
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic90 (2021)
Projected traffic90 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was H31 Bladensburg RD over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is H31 Bladensburg RD over Jordan 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 H31 Bladensburg RD over Jordan Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is H31 Bladensburg RD over Jordan Creek?

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

Who owns H31 Bladensburg RD over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.