Local over Branch Black Hawk Creek
FairGrundy County, Iowa · 087161802 · Structure no. 000000000164191
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 69
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Branch Black Hawk Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Local over Branch Black Hawk Creek in Grundy County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Branch Black Hawk Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Branch Black Hawk 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Branch Black Hawk Creek carry?
About 69 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Local over Branch Black Hawk Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns Local over Branch Black Hawk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.