Whipperwill RD over Pigeon Creek
GoodPottawattamie County, Iowa · 077420901 · Structure no. 000000000290281
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whipperwill RD over Pigeon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Whipperwill RD over Pigeon Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 30 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 Whipperwill RD over Pigeon Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whipperwill RD over Pigeon 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Whipperwill RD over Pigeon Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Whipperwill RD over Pigeon Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Whipperwill RD over Pigeon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.