US Bridges

Oak Street over Indian Creek

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000500932

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
684
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Street over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Oak Street over Indian Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOak Street
CrossesIndian Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.26972, -95.83693
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 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 closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Oak Street over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Street 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 Oak Street over Indian Creek carry?

About 684 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Oak Street over Indian Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Oak Street over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.