US Bridges

FM Willow Ave over Silvver Creek

Good

Howard County, Iowa · 099111404 · Structure no. 000000000182851

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,218
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM Willow Ave over Silvver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM Willow Ave over Silvver Creek in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,218 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,218 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesFM Willow Ave
CrossesSilvver Creek
Location099111404
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.39704, -92.12025
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,218 (2022)
Projected traffic1,218 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM Willow Ave over Silvver Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM Willow Ave over Silvver 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 Willow Ave over Silvver Creek carry?

About 1,218 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM Willow Ave over Silvver Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FM Willow Ave over Silvver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.