US Bridges

EB US 30 over Timber Creek

Good

Marshall County, Iowa · 3.0 Miles E of JCT Ia 14 · Structure no. 000000000035321

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB US 30 over Timber Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB US 30 over Timber Creek in Marshall County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,300 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEB US 30
CrossesTimber Creek
Location3.0 Miles E of JCT Ia 14
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIowa
Coordinates42.00689, -92.85458
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2022)
Projected traffic7,300 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 EB US 30 over Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB US 30 over Timber 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does EB US 30 over Timber Creek carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is EB US 30 over Timber Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns EB US 30 over Timber Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.