US Bridges

Local over North Fork Long Creek

Good

Washington County, Iowa · 076071804 · Structure no. 000000000337021

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over North Fork Long Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Local over North Fork Long Creek in Washington 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesNorth Fork Long Creek
Location076071804
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.38188, -91.70085
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Local over North Fork Long Creek built?

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

What condition is Local over North Fork Long 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Local over North Fork Long Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over North Fork Long Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Local over North Fork Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.