US Bridges

FM - Indian Crk over Trib Indian Creek

Fair

Cass County, Iowa · 076371904 · Structure no. 000000000099971

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM - Indian Crk over Trib Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM - Indian Crk over Trib Indian Creek in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM - Indian Crk
CrossesTrib Indian Creek
Location076371904
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.37243, -95.14191
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM - Indian Crk over Trib Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM - Indian Crk over Trib Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does FM - Indian Crk over Trib Indian Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM - Indian Crk over Trib Indian Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM - Indian Crk over Trib Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.