US Bridges

CO RD V68 over Small Creek

Good

Winneshiek County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000608651

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
649
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD V68 over Small Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CO RD V68 over Small Creek in Winneshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 649 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 649 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

CarriesCO RD V68
CrossesSmall Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.09836, -92.03247
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic649 (2022)
Projected traffic649 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD V68 over Small Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD V68 over Small 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 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD V68 over Small Creek carry?

About 649 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is CO RD V68 over Small Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD V68 over Small Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.