US Bridges

WB US 34 over Keg Creek

Good

Mills County, Iowa · 0.2 Mi. E of Jct. SR L35 · Structure no. 000000000600956

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
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

WB US 34 over Keg Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB 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 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 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).

CarriesWB US 34
CrossesKeg Creek
Location0.2 Mi. E of Jct. SR L35
RouteU.S. Route 34
StateIowa
Coordinates41.03228, -95.75042
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2022)
Projected traffic3,650 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 WB US 34 over Keg Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB US 34 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does WB US 34 over Keg Creek carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is WB 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 WB US 34 over Keg Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.