US Bridges

Old HWY RD over Bloody Run Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Iowa · 095152006 · Structure no. 000000000601760

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
687
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY RD over Bloody Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old HWY RD over Bloody Run Creek in Floyd County, Iowa. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 687 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 687 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesOld HWY RD
CrossesBloody Run Creek
Location095152006
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFloyd County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.02945, -92.64488
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic687 (2022)
Projected traffic687 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$503,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY RD over Bloody Run Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY RD over Bloody Run 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 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Old HWY RD over Bloody Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.