Hickory Ave over Smith Creek
GoodWashington County, Iowa · 077081708 · Structure no. 000000000337771
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hickory Ave over Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hickory Ave over Smith Creek in Washington County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hickory Ave over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hickory Ave over Smith 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 Hickory Ave over Smith Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Hickory Ave over Smith Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Hickory Ave over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.