US Bridges

NE 29th ST over Four Mile Creek Tributar

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 080232918 · Structure no. 000000000281871

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,066
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 29th ST over Four Mile Creek Tributar is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 29th ST over Four Mile Creek Tributar in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,066 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,066 by 2043. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNE 29th ST
CrossesFour Mile Creek Tributar
Location080232918
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.70414, -93.56025
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,066 (2023)
Projected traffic1,066 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 29th ST over Four Mile Creek Tributar built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 29th ST over Four Mile Creek Tributar 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NE 29th ST over Four Mile Creek Tributar carry?

About 1,066 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is NE 29th ST over Four Mile Creek Tributar?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NE 29th ST over Four Mile Creek Tributar?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.