US Bridges

Scott Street over Indian Creek

Fair

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · Scott ST over Indian Ck · Structure no. 000000000505615

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,224
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Street over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Scott Street over Indian Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,224 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,224 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesScott Street
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationScott ST over Indian Ck
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.26204, -95.85059
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,224 (2022)
Projected traffic2,224 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scott Street over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

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

About 2,224 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Scott Street over Indian Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns Scott Street over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.