US Bridges

Ia 44 over Spring Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Iowa · 8.9 Mi. E of US 30 · Structure no. 000000000027691

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 44 over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 44 over Spring Creek in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 44
CrossesSpring Creek
Location8.9 Mi. E of US 30
RouteState Highway 44
CountyHarrison County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.64596, -95.57101
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Ia 44 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 44 over Spring 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 44 over Spring Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Ia 44 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ia 44 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.