US Bridges

US 151 over Price Creek

Good

Iowa County, Iowa · 0.3 Mi. N of Jct. Ia #220 · Structure no. 000000000029581

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 151 over Price Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 151 over Price Creek in Iowa County, Iowa. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,100 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 151
CrossesPrice Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N of Jct. Ia #220
RouteU.S. Route 151
StateIowa
Coordinates41.80501, -91.87322
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2022)
Projected traffic6,100 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 151 over Price Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 151 over Price 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 151 over Price Creek carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 151 over Price Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 151 over Price Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.