US Bridges

FM-530th St. over Willow Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Iowa · 092413101 · Structure no. 000000000109160

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
898
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM-530th St. over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM-530th St. over Willow Creek in Cherokee County, Iowa. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5 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 898 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 898 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM-530th St.
CrossesWillow Creek
Location092413101
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCherokee County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.74981, -95.73171
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic898 (2022)
Projected traffic898 by 2043
Trucks14%
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-530th St. over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM-530th St. over Willow 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM-530th St. over Willow Creek carry?

About 898 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM-530th St. over Willow Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FM-530th St. over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.