US Bridges

US 69 over Keigley Branch

Good

Story County, Iowa · 1.1 Mi. S of SR E18 · Structure no. 000000000048991

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over Keigley Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 69 over Keigley Branch in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 4,850 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,850 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 69
CrossesKeigley Branch
Location1.1 Mi. S of SR E18
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateIowa
Coordinates42.15003, -93.62038
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,850 (2022)
Projected traffic4,850 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 US 69 over Keigley Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 over Keigley Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 69 over Keigley Branch carry?

About 4,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over Keigley Branch?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 over Keigley Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.