US Bridges

Public Parking over Indian Creek

Fair

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · Benton-Frank over Indian · Structure no. 000000000505625

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,500
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Public Parking over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Public Parking 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 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 6,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,500 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesPublic Parking
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationBenton-Frank over Indian
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPottawattamie County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.26527, -95.84062
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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 length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2016)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Public Parking over Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is Public Parking 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 Public Parking over Indian Creek carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Public Parking over Indian Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Public Parking over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.