FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HEATHER AVE

Carrying HEATHER AVE over CREEK

070100504, Van Buren, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HEATHER AVE

The HEATHER AVE bridge in Van Buren, Iowa carries HEATHER AVE over CREEK. It was built in 2018, making it 8 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Iowa bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 9/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How HEATHER AVE compares

▲ 3.4
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Top 30%
Higher load rating than 70% of Iowa bridges
142
Bridges in Van Buren · 46 in Poor condition
HEATHER AVE 34.3 t
Iowa average 30.9 t

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
9/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
34.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2018
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
25 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000329501

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HEATHER AVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare HEATHER AVE against other structures in Van Buren and across Iowa. Iowa bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for HEATHER AVE?

HEATHER AVE in Van Buren, Iowa on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HEATHER AVE inspected?

HEATHER AVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 25 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HEATHER AVE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for HEATHER AVE?

HEATHER AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HEATHER AVE?

HEATHER AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HEATHER AVE and does age affect safety?

HEATHER AVE was built in 2018, making it 8 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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