US Bridges

US 52 over Twin Springs Creek

Good

Jackson County, Iowa · 7.4 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 64 · Structure no. 000000000030001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Twin Springs Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 52 over Twin Springs Creek in Jackson County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesTwin Springs Creek
Location7.4 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 64
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateIowa
Coordinates42.13182, -90.28321
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2022)
Projected traffic930 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 52 over Twin Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Twin Springs 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 over Twin Springs Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Twin Springs Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Twin Springs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.