US Bridges

Wildwood RD over Indian Creek

GoodPosted for load

Shelby County, Iowa · 079373602 · Structure no. 000000000305161

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildwood RD over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wildwood RD over Indian Creek in Shelby County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2043. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWildwood RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location079373602
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.60751, -95.11182
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length139 ft (42.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2022)
Projected traffic62 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Wildwood RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wildwood RD over Indian 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wildwood RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wildwood RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wildwood RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.