US Bridges

US 169 over Clanton Creek

Good

Madison County, Iowa · 1.1 Mi. N of SR G61 · Structure no. 000000000607170

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,890
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over Clanton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over Clanton Creek in Madison County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,890 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2043. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 169
CrossesClanton Creek
Location1.1 Mi. N of SR G61
RouteU.S. Route 169
StateIowa
Coordinates41.22889, -94.04207
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,890 (2022)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 US 169 over Clanton Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 over Clanton 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 169 over Clanton Creek carry?

About 1,890 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over Clanton Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over Clanton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.