US Bridges

US 59 over Rock Creek

Good

Fremont County, Iowa · 1.6 Mi. N of Jct. SR J-64 · Structure no. 000000000025211

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,420
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 59 over Rock Creek in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,420 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.6 Mi. N of Jct. SR J-64
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateIowa
Coordinates40.62082, -95.39293
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,420 (2023)
Projected traffic1,420 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US 59 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 over Rock 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 59 over Rock Creek carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns US 59 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.