US Bridges

US 169 over Indian Creek

Fair

Union County, Iowa · 3.3 Mi. S of S Jct. US 34 · Structure no. 000000000050100

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,290
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 169 over Indian Creek in Union County, Iowa. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 5 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 1,290 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 169
CrossesIndian Creek
Location3.3 Mi. S of S Jct. US 34
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyUnion County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.98852, -94.20516
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,290 (2022)
Projected traffic1,290 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 169 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 over Indian 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 169 over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,290 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 169 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.