US Bridges

US 6 over East Jordan Creek

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 5.8 Mi. E of E Jct. US 59 · Structure no. 000000000043321

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,140
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over East Jordan Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 6 over East Jordan Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,140 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 6
CrossesEast Jordan Creek
Location5.8 Mi. E of E Jct. US 59
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateIowa
Coordinates41.31768, -95.27382
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic1,140 (2022)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 6 over East Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 over East Jordan 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 US 6 over East Jordan Creek carry?

About 1,140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over East Jordan Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 6 over East Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.