US Bridges

Fuller RD over Jordan Creek

Fair

Polk County, Iowa · P20100535 · Structure no. 000000000012420

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,381
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fuller RD over Jordan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fuller RD over Jordan Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4,381 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,381 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFuller RD
CrossesJordan Creek
LocationP20100535
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.56079, -93.73272
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,381 (2022)
Projected traffic4,381 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fuller RD over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fuller RD over Jordan 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Fuller RD over Jordan Creek carry?

About 4,381 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fuller RD over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Fuller RD over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.