US Bridges

Driftwood Blvd over Creek

Good

Davis County, Iowa · 069151506 · Structure no. 000000000134911

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Driftwood Blvd over Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Driftwood Blvd over Creek in Davis County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDriftwood Blvd
CrossesCreek
Location069151506
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.77264, -92.57855
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic70 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Driftwood Blvd over Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Driftwood Blvd 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Driftwood Blvd over Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Driftwood Blvd over Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Driftwood Blvd over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.