US Bridges

Local over Flood Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Iowa · 095170404 · Structure no. 000000000154661

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
66 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Flood Creek is a steel culvert carrying Local over Flood Creek in Floyd County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 6 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesFlood Creek
Location095170404
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.07621, -92.86458
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Flood Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 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 2021.

How much traffic does Local over Flood Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Flood Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Local over Flood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.