US Bridges

Valley DR over Crow Creek

Good

Scott County, Iowa · Bettendorf Ia · Structure no. 000000000000696

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,267
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley DR over Crow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Valley DR over Crow Creek in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,267 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,267 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesValley DR
CrossesCrow Creek
LocationBettendorf Ia
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.55091, -90.45454
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,267 (2022)
Projected traffic3,267 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Valley DR over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley DR over Crow 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 Valley DR over Crow Creek carry?

About 3,267 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Valley DR over Crow Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Valley DR over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.