US Bridges

US 34 over Indian Creek

Fair

Mills County, Iowa · 0.1 Mi. W of W JCT SR M16 · Structure no. 000000000035941

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,260
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 over Indian Creek in Mills County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 4,260 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,260 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 34
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W of W JCT SR M16
RouteU.S. Route 34
StateIowa
Coordinates41.03065, -95.5019
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,260 (2022)
Projected traffic4,260 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US 34 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 34 over Indian 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 34 over Indian Creek carry?

About 4,260 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 34 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 34 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.