US Bridges

140th ST over Flood Creek

Good

Butler County, Iowa · 093162603 · Structure no. 000000000089471

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

140th ST over Flood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 140th ST over Flood Creek in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 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 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries140th ST
CrossesFlood Creek
Location093162603
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.84734, -92.71071
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 140th ST over Flood Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 140th ST over Flood 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 2022.

How much traffic does 140th ST over Flood Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 140th ST over Flood Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 140th ST over Flood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.