Fm-H Ave. over Willow Creek
PoorCherokee County, Iowa · 092412902 · Structure no. 000000000109140
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 199
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fm-H Ave. over Willow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fm-H Ave. over Willow Creek in Cherokee County, Iowa. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fm-H Ave. over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fm-H Ave. over Willow 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Fm-H Ave. over Willow Creek carry?
About 199 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is Fm-H Ave. over Willow Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Fm-H Ave. over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.