Old HWY RD over Bloody Run Creek
PoorFloyd County, Iowa · 095152012 · Structure no. 000000000025000
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 687
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY RD over Bloody Run Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old HWY RD over Bloody Run Creek in Floyd County, Iowa. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 98 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 3 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 687 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 687 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Old HWY RD over Bloody Run Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Old HWY RD over Bloody Run 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Old HWY RD over Bloody Run Creek carry?
About 687 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY RD over Bloody Run Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY RD over Bloody Run Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.