US Bridges

NB US 61 over Spring Creek

Good

Des Moines County, Iowa · 3.9 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 16 · Structure no. 000000000601630

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB US 61 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB US 61 over Spring Creek in Des Moines County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,050 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,050 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesNB US 61
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3.9 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 16
RouteU.S. Route 61
StateIowa
Coordinates40.74531, -91.15639
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,050 (2022)
Projected traffic5,050 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NB US 61 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB US 61 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NB US 61 over Spring Creek carry?

About 5,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NB US 61 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NB US 61 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.