US 6 over Keg Creek
GoodPottawattamie County, Iowa · 0.4 Mi. E of S.R. L52 · Structure no. 000000000043231
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,470
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over Keg Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 over Keg Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 3,470 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,470 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 over Keg Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 over Keg 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 over Keg Creek carry?
About 3,470 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over Keg Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over Keg Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.