US Bridges

US 30 over Six Mile Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Iowa · 0.3 Mi. E of Ia 44 · Structure no. 000000000027461

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,490
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Six Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 over Six Mile Creek in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,490 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,490 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 30
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location0.3 Mi. E of Ia 44
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIowa
Coordinates41.67733, -95.72871
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,490 (2022)
Projected traffic4,490 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 US 30 over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 over Six Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US 30 over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 4,490 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.