US Bridges

Ia 9 over Beaver Creek

Good

Worth County, Iowa · 0.5 M. W.Of Sr- S18 · Structure no. 000000000054001

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,360
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 9 over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ia 9 over Beaver Creek in Worth County, Iowa. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,360 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,360 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 9
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.5 M. W.Of Sr- S18
RouteState Highway 9
CountyWorth County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.26989, -93.44687
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,360 (2023)
Projected traffic2,360 by 2043
Trucks19%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ia 9 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 9 over Beaver 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 9 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 2,360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ia 9 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns Ia 9 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.