US Bridges

Vine Street over Keg Creek

Fair

Mills County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000005581

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,942
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vine Street over Keg Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Vine Street over Keg Creek in Mills County, Iowa. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,942 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,942 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesVine Street
CrossesKeg Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.0412, -95.74157
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,942 (2021)
Projected traffic1,942 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Vine Street over Keg Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vine Street over Keg 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Vine Street over Keg Creek carry?

About 1,942 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vine Street over Keg Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Vine Street over Keg Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.