US Bridges

E.P.True Parkwy over Jordon Creek

Fair

Polk County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000501041

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,612
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E.P.True Parkwy over Jordon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E.P.True Parkwy over Jordon Creek 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 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 12,612 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,612 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE.P.True Parkwy
CrossesJordon Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.57014, -93.7488
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,612 (2022)
Projected traffic12,612 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 E.P.True Parkwy over Jordon Creek built?

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

What condition is E.P.True Parkwy over Jordon 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 E.P.True Parkwy over Jordon Creek carry?

About 12,612 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E.P.True Parkwy over Jordon Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns E.P.True Parkwy over Jordon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.