US Bridges

Jordan Ck RD over Jordan Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Iowa · 081062602 · Structure no. 000000000205571

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jordan Ck RD over Jordan Creek is a steel culvert carrying Jordan Ck RD over Jordan Creek in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJordan Ck RD
CrossesJordan Creek
Location081062602
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJohnson County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.79937, -91.51725
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2021)
Projected traffic72 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jordan Ck RD over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jordan Ck RD over Jordan 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Jordan Ck RD over Jordan Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Jordan Ck RD over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Jordan Ck RD over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.