US Bridges

R65 Union Ave over Luick Creek

Good

Wright County, Iowa · 093233302 · Structure no. 000000000358741

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
406
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R65 Union Ave over Luick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying R65 Union Ave over Luick Creek in Wright 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 406 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 406 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesR65 Union Ave
CrossesLuick Creek
Location093233302
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.82303, -93.57738
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic406 (2021)
Projected traffic406 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 R65 Union Ave over Luick Creek built?

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

What condition is R65 Union Ave over Luick 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does R65 Union Ave over Luick Creek carry?

About 406 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is R65 Union Ave over Luick Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns R65 Union Ave over Luick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.