US Bridges

SE 13th Ave over Spring Creek

Fair

Polk County, Iowa · 078220705 · Structure no. 000000000280600

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
597
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 13th Ave over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SE 13th Ave over Spring Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 597 vehicles a day, projected to reach 597 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 13th Ave
CrossesSpring Creek
Location078220705
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.5727, -93.44196
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic597 (2022)
Projected traffic597 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 SE 13th Ave over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 13th Ave over Spring 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SE 13th Ave over Spring Creek carry?

About 597 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SE 13th Ave over Spring Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SE 13th Ave over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.