US Bridges

Lcl-Ellington over Keg Creek

PoorPosted for load

Mills County, Iowa · 073423103 · Structure no. 000000000247090

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lcl-Ellington over Keg Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Lcl-Ellington over Keg Creek in Mills County, Iowa. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLcl-Ellington
CrossesKeg Creek
Location073423103
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMills County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.08767, -95.72023
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating11.6 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2021)
Projected traffic41 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lcl-Ellington over Keg Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lcl-Ellington over Keg Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Lcl-Ellington over Keg Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lcl-Ellington over Keg Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lcl-Ellington over Keg Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.