US 69 over Galls Creek
PoorHancock County, Iowa · 2.7 Mi. S of S Jct. US 18 · Structure no. 000000000026880
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 69 over Galls Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 over Galls Creek in Hancock County, Iowa. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 95 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 69 over Galls Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is US 69 over Galls Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does US 69 over Galls Creek carry?
About 2,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 69 over Galls Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns US 69 over Galls Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.