US Bridges

Creek Top RD over Indian Creek

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · Creek Top 10th to 9th ST · Structure no. 000000000505495

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
410 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,027
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Top RD over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Creek Top RD over Indian Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,027 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,027 by 2044. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCreek Top RD
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationCreek Top 10th to 9th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.26227, -95.85891
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,027 (2022)
Projected traffic2,027 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Creek Top RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek Top RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Creek Top RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,027 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Creek Top RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Creek Top RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.