US 61 SB over Flint Creek
GoodDes Moines County, Iowa · 0.3 MI Sof Flint River RD · Structure no. 000000000700760
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 272 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 SB over Flint Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 SB over Flint Creek in Des Moines County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2044. The structure is 272 ft (83 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 US 61 SB over Flint Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 61 SB over Flint 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US 61 SB over Flint Creek carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 61 SB over Flint Creek?
The structure is 272 ft (83 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 SB over Flint Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.