Ia 38 over Bell Creek

Fair Condition53 years old1,530 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyDelaware
Location2.2 Mi. N. Of Jct. SR X47
CarriesIa 38
CrossesBell Creek
Coordinates42.33342, -91.23277

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignCulvert
Total Length24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Max Span12.1 ft (3.7 m)
Deck Area101.8 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1973

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,530 (2022)
Truck Traffic15%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000023291

Nearby Bridges

Loc 285 AVE over Small Stream 0.3 mi Fair Walnut ST 280th over Stream 0.8 mi Good Marion St-275 A over Maquoketa River 1.3 mi Good Marion St-275 A over Maquoketa River 1.3 mi Good Ia 38 over Sand Creek 1.5 mi Fair Local Pheasant over Small Stream 1.8 mi Poor FM 295th ST over Maquoketa River 2.8 mi Good Loc 285 ST over Small Stream 3.1 mi Fair Ia 38 over Plum Creek 3.2 mi Good Loc 325th ST over Small Stream 3.2 mi Fair