US Bridges

F64 197th ST over Cherry Creek

Good

Clinton County, Iowa · Over Stream on 197th ST · Structure no. 000000000123802

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F64 197th ST over Cherry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying F64 197th ST over Cherry Creek in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesF64 197th ST
CrossesCherry Creek
LocationOver Stream on 197th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.89151, -90.44723
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2022)
Projected traffic73 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was F64 197th ST over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is F64 197th ST over Cherry 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 2024.

How much traffic does F64 197th ST over Cherry Creek carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is F64 197th ST over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns F64 197th ST over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.