US Bridges

Frank ST over Indian Creek

Fair

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000500850

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frank ST over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Frank ST 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 3,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,100 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFrank ST
CrossesIndian Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPottawattamie County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.26645, -95.83957
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2016)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frank ST over Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is Frank ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does Frank ST over Indian Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Frank ST over Indian Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Frank ST over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.