US Bridges

Ia 44 over Panther Creek

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Dallas County, Iowa · 1.9 MI E of E JCT SR P46 · Structure no. 000000000021961

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,220
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 44 over Panther Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 44 over Panther Creek in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,220 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,220 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 44
CrossesPanther Creek
Location1.9 MI E of E JCT SR P46
RouteState Highway 44
CountyDallas County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.68836, -94.15603
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,220 (2022)
Projected traffic3,220 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Ia 44 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 44 over Panther 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 44 over Panther Creek carry?

About 3,220 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ia 44 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 44 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.