US Bridges

Fairbanks Ave over Lizard Creek

Good

Webster County, Iowa · 089302401 · Structure no. 000000000343511

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairbanks Ave over Lizard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fairbanks Ave over Lizard Creek in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFairbanks Ave
CrossesLizard Creek
Location089302401
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.50454, -94.34454
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 inspectionOctober 2022
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2022)
Projected traffic71 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Fairbanks Ave over Lizard Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairbanks Ave over Lizard 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Fairbanks Ave over Lizard Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Fairbanks Ave over Lizard Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Fairbanks Ave over Lizard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.