US Bridges

NB US 65 over Indian Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Iowa · 0.2 Mile S of JCT Ia 117 · Structure no. 000000000030541

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB US 65 over Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB US 65 over Indian Creek in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 93 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 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,650 by 2043. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNB US 65
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.2 Mile S of JCT Ia 117
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyJasper County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.80709, -93.31184
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,650 (2023)
Projected traffic5,650 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 NB US 65 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is NB US 65 over Indian 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does NB US 65 over Indian Creek carry?

About 5,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NB US 65 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns NB US 65 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.