US Bridges

Poplar Blvd over Small Stream

Good

Washington County, Iowa · 077070308 · Structure no. 000000000337541

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar Blvd over Small Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Poplar Blvd over Small Stream in Washington County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPoplar Blvd
CrossesSmall Stream
Location077070308
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.50634, -91.64981
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 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 traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
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 Poplar Blvd over Small Stream built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poplar Blvd over Small Stream 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Poplar Blvd over Small Stream carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Poplar Blvd over Small Stream?

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

Who owns Poplar Blvd over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.