US Bridges

CO RD W64 over Big Slough Creek

Fair

Washington County, Iowa · 074060308 · Structure no. 000000000051491

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD W64 over Big Slough Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CO RD W64 over Big Slough Creek in Washington County, Iowa. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCO RD W64
CrossesBig Slough Creek
Location074060308
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.23684, -91.53874
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 CO RD W64 over Big Slough Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD W64 over Big Slough Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD W64 over Big Slough Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD W64 over Big Slough Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns CO RD W64 over Big Slough Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.