EB US 34 over Keg Creek
FairMills County, Iowa · 0.2 Mi. E of Jct. SR L35 · Structure no. 000000000600954
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 246 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,650
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
EB US 34 over Keg Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB US 34 over Keg Creek in Mills County, Iowa. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,650 by 2044. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was EB US 34 over Keg Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is EB US 34 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does EB US 34 over Keg Creek carry?
About 3,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is EB US 34 over Keg Creek?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns EB US 34 over Keg Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.