US Bridges

Western Hills D over Western Hills Creek

Fair

Polk County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000504245

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
716
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Western Hills D over Western Hills Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Western Hills D over Western Hills Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 716 vehicles a day, projected to reach 716 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWestern Hills D
CrossesWestern Hills Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.57833, -93.76328
Functional classUrban Local

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic716 (2022)
Projected traffic716 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Western Hills D over Western Hills Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Western Hills D over Western Hills 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 Western Hills D over Western Hills Creek carry?

About 716 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Western Hills D over Western Hills Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Western Hills D over Western Hills Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.