US Bridges

Fox RD over Trib to Spring Creek

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 88-11-23-01-10 · Structure no. 000000000074961

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox RD over Trib to Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fox RD over Trib to Spring Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFox RD
CrossesTrib to Spring Creek
Location88-11-23-01-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBlack Hawk County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.42799, -92.0992
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic49 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Fox RD over Trib to Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fox RD over Trib to Spring 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Fox RD over Trib to Spring Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fox RD over Trib to Spring Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fox RD over Trib to Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.