US Bridges

Ia 136 over Mineral Creek

Good

Jones County, Iowa · 2.5 MI S of S Jct. SR E17 · Structure no. 000000000032530

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 136 over Mineral Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 136 over Mineral Creek in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesIa 136
CrossesMineral Creek
Location2.5 MI S of S Jct. SR E17
RouteState Highway 136
StateIowa
Coordinates42.13196, -91.01424
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2022)
Projected traffic710 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Ia 136 over Mineral Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 136 over Mineral 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 136 over Mineral Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Ia 136 over Mineral Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Ia 136 over Mineral Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.