US Bridges

Creek Top RD over Indian Creek

Poor

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · Creek Top 9th to 8th ST · Structure no. 000000000505530

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
346 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 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,027 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,027 by 2044. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCreek Top RD
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationCreek Top 9th to 8th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPottawattamie County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.26226, -95.85744
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length346 ft (105.5 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 closed—
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 Creek Top RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek Top RD over Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 346 ft (105.5 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.