US Bridges

FA-245th ST over Keg Creek

Good

Mills County, Iowa · 072420606 · Structure no. 000000000246081

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
297 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,425
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FA-245th ST over Keg Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FA-245th ST over Keg Creek in Mills County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,425 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,425 by 2043. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFA-245th ST
CrossesKeg Creek
Location072420606
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.06322, -95.71869
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,425 (2022)
Projected traffic1,425 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FA-245th ST over Keg Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FA-245th ST over Keg 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FA-245th ST over Keg Creek carry?

About 1,425 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FA-245th ST over Keg Creek?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FA-245th ST over Keg Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.