Elmtree Road over Keg Creek
GoodPottawattamie County, Iowa · 075422701 · Structure no. 000000000286601
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elmtree Road over Keg Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elmtree Road over Keg Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elmtree Road over Keg Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elmtree Road 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Elmtree Road over Keg Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Elmtree Road over Keg Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Elmtree Road over Keg Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.