US Bridges

Valley West Drive over Jordan Creek

Fair

Polk County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000503780

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,678
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley West Drive over Jordan Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Valley West Drive over Jordan Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 11,678 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,678 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesValley West Drive
CrossesJordan Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPolk County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.57204, -93.75176
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 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 traffic11,678 (2022)
Projected traffic11,678 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Valley West Drive over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley West Drive over Jordan 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 Valley West Drive over Jordan Creek carry?

About 11,678 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Valley West Drive over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Valley West Drive over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.