US Bridges

Benton ST over Indian Creek

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · S25 T75N R44W · Structure no. 000000000002701

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
673
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benton ST over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Benton ST over Indian Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 673 vehicles a day, projected to reach 673 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesBenton ST
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationS25 T75N R44W
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.26489, -95.84296
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic673 (2023)
Projected traffic673 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Benton ST over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benton ST over Indian 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 2024.

How much traffic does Benton ST over Indian Creek carry?

About 673 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Benton ST over Indian Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Benton ST over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.