US 151 NB over Kitty Creek
GoodJones County, Iowa · 1.0 Mi. S of Jct. SR X44 · Structure no. 000000000608430
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 151 NB over Kitty Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 151 NB over Kitty Creek in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6,250 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,250 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 151 NB over Kitty Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 151 NB over Kitty 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 151 NB over Kitty Creek carry?
About 6,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 151 NB over Kitty Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 151 NB over Kitty Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.