FM over Black Hawk Creek
GoodBlack Hawk County, Iowa · 87-14-06-02-10 · Structure no. 000000000074551
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 333 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 98
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Black Hawk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Black Hawk Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2044. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Black Hawk Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Black Hawk 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Black Hawk Creek carry?
About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Black Hawk Creek?
The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Black Hawk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.