US Bridges

Brandon RD over Wolf Creek

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 87-11-19-04-10 · Structure no. 000000000365805

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
364 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,542
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brandon RD over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brandon RD over Wolf Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,542 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,542 by 2044. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesBrandon RD
CrossesWolf Creek
Location87-11-19-04-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.32888, -92.17371
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,542 (2022)
Projected traffic1,542 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brandon RD over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brandon RD over Wolf 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 2024.

How much traffic does Brandon RD over Wolf Creek carry?

About 1,542 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Brandon RD over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Brandon RD over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.