US Bridges

Harts Mill RD over Mill Creek

Poor

Clinton County, Iowa · 081061101 · Structure no. 000000000002120

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,410
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harts Mill RD over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Harts Mill RD over Mill Creek in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 55 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,410 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHarts Mill RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location081061101
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.83022, -90.23711
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,410 (2022)
Projected traffic1,410 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harts Mill RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Harts Mill RD over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Harts Mill RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,410 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Harts Mill RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Harts Mill RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.