US Bridges

Ia 10 over Six Mile Creek

Good

Sioux County, Iowa · 1.7 Mi. W of W JCT SR K22 · Structure no. 000000000048491

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,210
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 10 over Six Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 10 over Six Mile Creek in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,210 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,210 by 2043. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIa 10
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location1.7 Mi. W of W JCT SR K22
RouteState Highway 10
StateIowa
Coordinates42.99681, -96.42505
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,210 (2021)
Projected traffic2,210 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ia 10 over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 10 over Six Mile 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 10 over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 2,210 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ia 10 over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 10 over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.