US Bridges

Ia 12 over Six Mile Creek

Good

Sioux County, Iowa · 2.1 Mi. N of SR C12 · Structure no. 000000000048571

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,130
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 12 over Six Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 12 over Six Mile Creek in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2043. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIa 12
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location2.1 Mi. N of SR C12
RouteState Highway 12
StateIowa
Coordinates42.92565, -96.51573
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,130 (2023)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2043
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 12 over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 12 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 12 over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 1,130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Ia 12 over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 12 over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.