US Bridges

US 67 over Crow Creek

Fair

Scott County, Iowa · 5.2 Mi. S of Jct. I-80 · Structure no. 000000000047061

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Crow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 over Crow Creek in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesCrow Creek
Location5.2 Mi. S of Jct. I-80
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateIowa
Coordinates41.5493, -90.45011
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2022)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 67 over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 over Crow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 over Crow Creek carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Crow Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.