US Bridges

FM - 335th ST over Keg Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Iowa · 078413501 · Structure no. 000000000177140

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM - 335th ST over Keg Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FM - 335th ST over Keg Creek in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM - 335th ST
CrossesKeg Creek
Location078413501
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.52063, -95.53023
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM - 335th ST over Keg Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM - 335th ST over Keg 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM - 335th ST over Keg Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM - 335th ST over Keg Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns FM - 335th ST over Keg Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.