US Bridges

J44 Jubilee over Walnut Creek

Good

Wayne County, Iowa · 068200503 · Structure no. 000000000338861

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J44 Jubilee over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying J44 Jubilee over Walnut Creek in Wayne County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJ44 Jubilee
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location068200503
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.71759, -93.18231
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 inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 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 traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2041
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 J44 Jubilee over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is J44 Jubilee over Walnut 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does J44 Jubilee over Walnut Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is J44 Jubilee over Walnut Creek?

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

Who owns J44 Jubilee over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.