US Bridges

B65 120th ST over Bailey Creek

Poor

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 094222701 · Structure no. 000000000019100

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
403
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

B65 120th ST over Bailey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying B65 120th ST over Bailey Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 403 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 403 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesB65 120th ST
CrossesBailey Creek
Location094222701
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCerro Gordo County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.93729, -93.42938
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic403 (2022)
Projected traffic403 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was B65 120th ST over Bailey Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is B65 120th ST over Bailey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does B65 120th ST over Bailey Creek carry?

About 403 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is B65 120th ST over Bailey Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns B65 120th ST over Bailey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.