US Bridges

Ep True Pkwy over Creek

Good

Dallas County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000504860

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,863
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ep True Pkwy over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ep True Pkwy over Creek in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,863 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,863 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

CarriesEp True Pkwy
CrossesCreek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.57412, -93.81489
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,863 (2022)
Projected traffic2,863 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ep True Pkwy over Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ep True Pkwy over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ep True Pkwy over Creek carry?

About 2,863 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ep True Pkwy over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ep True Pkwy over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.