US Bridges

Ep True Parkway over Jordon Creek

Fair

Polk County, Iowa · P27050490 · Structure no. 000000000504120

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,432
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ep True Parkway over Jordon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ep True Parkway over Jordon Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 11,432 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,432 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesEp True Parkway
CrossesJordon Creek
LocationP27050490
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPolk County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.57365, -93.7798
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,432 (2022)
Projected traffic11,432 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 Ep True Parkway over Jordon Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ep True Parkway 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 Ep True Parkway over Jordon Creek carry?

About 11,432 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ep True Parkway over Jordon Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ep True Parkway over Jordon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.