US Bridges

Foothill over Flood Creek

Good

Floyd County, Iowa · 096181302 · Structure no. 000000000155631

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foothill over Flood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Foothill over Flood Creek in Floyd County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFoothill
CrossesFlood Creek
Location096181302
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.13329, -92.92534
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic49 by 2044
Trucks16%
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$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Foothill over Flood Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foothill over Flood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Foothill over Flood Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Foothill over Flood Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Foothill over Flood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.