US 69 over Fourmile Creek
FairClosed to trafficPolk County, Iowa · 0.2 Mi. S of SR F22 · Structure no. 000000000040670
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1948
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 69 over Fourmile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 over Fourmile Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 103 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 69 over Fourmile Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.
What condition is US 69 over Fourmile 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 July 2022.
How much traffic does US 69 over Fourmile Creek carry?
About 6,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 69 over Fourmile Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns US 69 over Fourmile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.