US Bridges

Fm- 510th ST over Willow Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Iowa · 090410701 · Structure no. 000000000107441

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fm- 510th ST over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fm- 510th ST over Willow Creek in Cherokee County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFm- 510th ST
CrossesWillow Creek
Location090410701
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.63324, -95.73641
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2043
Trucks16%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fm- 510th ST over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fm- 510th ST over Willow 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Fm- 510th ST over Willow Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Fm- 510th ST over Willow Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fm- 510th ST over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.