US Bridges

Loc over Whitebreast Ck

Fair

Warren County, Iowa · 074223504 · Structure no. 000000000332861

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
59 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loc over Whitebreast Ck is a other culvert carrying Loc over Whitebreast Ck in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLoc
CrossesWhitebreast Ck
Location074223504
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.17016, -93.36243
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span2 ft (0.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic41 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loc over Whitebreast Ck built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loc over Whitebreast Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Loc over Whitebreast Ck carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Loc over Whitebreast Ck?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 2 ft (0.6 m).

Who owns Loc over Whitebreast Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.