US Bridges

FM-150th ST over Branch Crane Creek

Fair

Howard County, Iowa · 098132201 · Structure no. 000000000182460

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
579
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM-150th ST over Branch Crane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM-150th ST over Branch Crane Creek in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 579 vehicles a day, projected to reach 579 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesFM-150th ST
CrossesBranch Crane Creek
Location098132201
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHoward County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.29885, -92.37567
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic579 (2022)
Projected traffic579 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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-150th ST over Branch Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM-150th ST over Branch Crane 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM-150th ST over Branch Crane Creek carry?

About 579 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM-150th ST over Branch Crane Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM-150th ST over Branch Crane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.