US Bridges

US 61 NB over Tarecod Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Iowa · 1.4 Mi. N of Jct. SR E17 · Structure no. 000000000030200

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 NB over Tarecod Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 61 NB over Tarecod Creek in Jackson County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,050 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 61 NB
CrossesTarecod Creek
Location1.4 Mi. N of Jct. SR E17
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyJackson County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.18385, -90.67103
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,050 (2022)
Projected traffic4,050 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 61 NB over Tarecod Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 NB over Tarecod 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 61 NB over Tarecod Creek carry?

About 4,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 61 NB over Tarecod Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 NB over Tarecod Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.