US Bridges

D38 Poyner RD over Indian Creek

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 88-12-25-01-10 · Structure no. 000000000075131

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
776
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D38 Poyner RD over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying D38 Poyner RD over Indian Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 776 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 776 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesD38 Poyner RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location88-12-25-01-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.41339, -92.18335
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2022)
Projected traffic776 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was D38 Poyner RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is D38 Poyner RD over Indian 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does D38 Poyner RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 776 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is D38 Poyner RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns D38 Poyner RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.