HWY 147 over Flood Creek
PoorFloyd County, Iowa · 095171501 · Structure no. 000000000025070
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 668
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY 147 over Flood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY 147 over Flood Creek in Floyd County, Iowa. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 95 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 668 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 668 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 HWY 147 over Flood Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is HWY 147 over Flood 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 2024.
How much traffic does HWY 147 over Flood Creek carry?
About 668 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is HWY 147 over Flood Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns HWY 147 over Flood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.