US Bridges

FM over Black Hawk Creek

Good

Grundy County, Iowa · 088152401 · Structure no. 000000000164751

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Black Hawk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Black Hawk Creek in Grundy County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesBlack Hawk Creek
Location088152401
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.42767, -92.55201
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2022)
Projected traffic108 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Black Hawk Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Black Hawk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM over Black Hawk Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM over Black Hawk Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Black Hawk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.