US Bridges

FM Ivy Ave over Deer Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Iowa · 079070402 · Structure no. 000000000204111

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM Ivy Ave over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM Ivy Ave over Deer Creek in Johnson 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 790 vehicles a day, projected to reach 790 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM Ivy Ave
CrossesDeer Creek
Location079070402
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJohnson County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.67946, -91.67625
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2021)
Projected traffic790 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ivy Ave over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM Ivy Ave over Deer 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM Ivy Ave over Deer Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is FM Ivy Ave over Deer Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FM Ivy Ave over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.