US 34 over Kemp Creek
FairAdams County, Iowa · 4.8 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 148 · Structure no. 000000000013310
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 205 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,240
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 34 over Kemp Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 over Kemp Creek in Adams County, Iowa. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,240 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2043. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 34 over Kemp Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 34 over Kemp Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does US 34 over Kemp Creek carry?
About 2,240 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is US 34 over Kemp Creek?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 34 over Kemp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.