US Bridges

Correctionville over Bacon Creek

Poor

Woodbury County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000504670

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,664
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Correctionville over Bacon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Correctionville over Bacon Creek in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,664 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,664 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCorrectionville
CrossesBacon Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWoodbury County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.49081, -96.34214
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,664 (2022)
Projected traffic1,664 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Correctionville over Bacon Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Correctionville over Bacon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Correctionville over Bacon Creek carry?

About 1,664 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Correctionville over Bacon Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Correctionville over Bacon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.