FM over Blackhawk Creek Branch
GoodGrundy County, Iowa · 089162602 · Structure no. 000000000165801
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 226
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Blackhawk Creek Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Blackhawk Creek Branch in Grundy County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 226 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 226 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Blackhawk Creek Branch built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Blackhawk Creek Branch 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 Blackhawk Creek Branch carry?
About 226 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM over Blackhawk Creek Branch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns FM over Blackhawk Creek Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.