US Bridges

US 169 over Indian Creek

Good

Humboldt County, Iowa · 0.7 Mi. S of JCT SR C46 · Structure no. 000000000028862

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 169 over Indian Creek in Humboldt County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 169
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.7 Mi. S of JCT SR C46
RouteU.S. Route 169
StateIowa
Coordinates42.67543, -94.22657
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating76.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic5,400 (2022)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 169 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 over Indian 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 169 over Indian Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 169 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.