US Bridges

School Hill Ave over Indian Creek

Fair

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 075431803 · Structure no. 000000000286881

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
199
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

School Hill Ave over Indian Creek is a steel culvert carrying School Hill Ave over Indian Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 199 vehicles a day, projected to reach 199 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSchool Hill Ave
CrossesIndian Creek
Location075431803
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPottawattamie County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.29974, -95.83117
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2022)
Projected traffic199 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was School Hill Ave over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is School Hill Ave over Indian 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does School Hill Ave over Indian Creek carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is School Hill Ave over Indian Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns School Hill Ave over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.