US Bridges

Parkwood Circle over Indian Creek

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000500911

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
684
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkwood Circle over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Parkwood Circle over Indian Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 684 vehicles a day, projected to reach 684 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesParkwood Circle
CrossesIndian Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.27588, -95.83607
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.1 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic684 (2022)
Projected traffic684 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Parkwood Circle over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkwood Circle over Indian 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Parkwood Circle over Indian Creek carry?

About 684 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Parkwood Circle over Indian Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Parkwood Circle over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.