US Bridges

Ia 191 over Spring Creek

Good

Harrison County, Iowa · 0.8 Mi. S of Co. Rd. F58 · Structure no. 000000000027991

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 191 over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ia 191 over Spring Creek in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesIa 191
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.8 Mi. S of Co. Rd. F58
RouteState Highway 191
StateIowa
Coordinates41.56704, -95.5729
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 191 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 191 over Spring 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 191 over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Ia 191 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 191 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.