US Bridges

Ia 14 over Middle Timber Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Iowa · 1.1 Miles N of JCT SR E63 · Structure no. 000000000035381

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 14 over Middle Timber Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 14 over Middle Timber Creek in Marshall County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 4,250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,250 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesIa 14
CrossesMiddle Timber Creek
Location1.1 Miles N of JCT SR E63
RouteState Highway 14
StateIowa
Coordinates41.96676, -92.91712
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,250 (2022)
Projected traffic4,250 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Ia 14 over Middle Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 14 over Middle Timber 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 14 over Middle Timber Creek carry?

About 4,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ia 14 over Middle Timber Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 14 over Middle Timber Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.