US Bridges

Ia 14 over Flood Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Iowa · 3.6 Mi. S of JCT SR B45 · Structure no. 000000000025040

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,520
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 14 over Flood Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 14 over Flood Creek in Floyd County, Iowa. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2044. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 14
CrossesFlood Creek
Location3.6 Mi. S of JCT SR B45
RouteState Highway 14
CountyFloyd County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.00091, -92.80997
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,520 (2022)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 14 over Flood Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 14 over Flood 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 14 over Flood Creek carry?

About 1,520 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ia 14 over Flood Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 14 over Flood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.