US Bridges

FM over Branch Village Creek

Good

Allamakee County, Iowa · 098041307 · Structure no. 000000000062246

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Branch Village Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FM over Branch Village Creek in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesBranch Village Creek
Location098041307
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.30921, -91.26694
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2022)
Projected traffic88 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Branch Village Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Branch Village 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM over Branch Village Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM over Branch Village Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Branch Village Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.