X 99 over Hawkeye Creek
PoorClosed to trafficDes Moines County, Iowa · 072021404 · Structure no. 000000000023600
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 770
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
X 99 over Hawkeye Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying X 99 over Hawkeye Creek in Des Moines County, Iowa. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 87 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 0 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 770 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was X 99 over Hawkeye Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is X 99 over Hawkeye 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does X 99 over Hawkeye Creek carry?
About 770 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is X 99 over Hawkeye Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns X 99 over Hawkeye Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.