US Bridges

US 34 over East Crow Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Iowa · 072093000 · Structure no. 000000000031351

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34 over East Crow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 34 over East Crow Creek in Jefferson County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesUS 34
CrossesEast Crow Creek
Location072093000
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.00438, -91.9392
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 34 over East Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 34 over East Crow 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 34 over East Crow Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 34 over East Crow Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 34 over East Crow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.