US Bridges

Local RD over Four Mile Creek

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 080231800 · Structure no. 000000000281862

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,530
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local RD over Four Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local RD over Four Mile Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 7,530 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,530 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesLocal RD
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location080231800
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.73184, -93.57281
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,530 (2021)
Projected traffic7,530 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local RD over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Local RD over Four Mile 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Local RD over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 7,530 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Local RD over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Local RD over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.