X 99 over Yellow Spring Creek
GoodDes Moines County, Iowa · 071023504 · Structure no. 000000000023551
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 970
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
X 99 over Yellow Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying X 99 over Yellow Spring Creek in Des Moines County, Iowa. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was X 99 over Yellow Spring Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is X 99 over Yellow Spring 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does X 99 over Yellow Spring Creek carry?
About 970 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is X 99 over Yellow Spring Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns X 99 over Yellow Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.