US Bridges

US 6 over Marble Creek

Good

Iowa County, Iowa · 1.2 MI W of SR V52 Ladora · Structure no. 000000000029330

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,490
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over Marble Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 6 over Marble Creek in Iowa 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,490 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,490 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesUS 6
CrossesMarble Creek
Location1.2 MI W of SR V52 Ladora
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateIowa
Coordinates41.75055, -92.20532
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,490 (2022)
Projected traffic1,490 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 US 6 over Marble Creek built?

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

What condition is US 6 over Marble 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 6 over Marble Creek carry?

About 1,490 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over Marble Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns US 6 over Marble Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.