US Bridges

130th Street over Lime Creek

Good

Washington County, Iowa · 077082101 · Structure no. 000000000337801

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

130th Street over Lime Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 130th Street over Lime Creek in Washington County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries130th Street
CrossesLime Creek
Location077082101
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.46718, -91.78881
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 130th Street over Lime Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 130th Street over Lime 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 130th Street over Lime Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 130th Street over Lime Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 130th Street over Lime Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.