US Bridges

Moline RD over Virden Creek

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 89-12-07-02-10 · Structure no. 000000000075751

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moline RD over Virden Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Moline RD over Virden Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMoline RD
CrossesVirden Creek
Location89-12-07-02-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.53947, -92.31784
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2022)
Projected traffic79 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 Moline RD over Virden Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moline RD over Virden 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Moline RD over Virden Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Moline RD over Virden Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Moline RD over Virden Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.