US Bridges

Ia 92 over Natural Creek

Fair

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 0.3 Mi. E of SR L-35 · Structure no. 000000000043770

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 92 over Natural Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 92 over Natural Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 72 years old, older 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long.

CarriesIa 92
CrossesNatural Creek
Location0.3 Mi. E of SR L-35
RouteState Highway 92
StateIowa
Coordinates41.22878, -95.81951
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2022)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Ia 92 over Natural Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Ia 92 over Natural 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 92 over Natural Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ia 92 over Natural Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Ia 92 over Natural Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.