US Bridges

50th ST over Jordan Creek

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000501341

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,476
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

50th ST over Jordan Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 50th ST over Jordan Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8,476 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,476 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries50th ST
CrossesJordan Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.5733, -93.77092
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic8,476 (2022)
Projected traffic8,476 by 2043
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 50th ST over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 50th ST over Jordan 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 50th ST over Jordan Creek carry?

About 8,476 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 50th ST over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 50th ST over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.