US Bridges

US 67 over Shadducks Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Iowa · 5.7 Mi. N of N JCT Ia 136 · Structure no. 000000000021020

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,170
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Shadducks Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 over Shadducks Creek in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 2,170 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,170 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesShadducks Creek
Location5.7 Mi. N of N JCT Ia 136
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateIowa
Coordinates41.95265, -90.19884
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,170 (2022)
Projected traffic2,170 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 over Shadducks Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 over Shadducks 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 over Shadducks Creek carry?

About 2,170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Shadducks Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Shadducks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.