US Bridges

FM SW Blk Dimnd over Old Mans Creek

Good

Johnson County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000204561

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM SW Blk Dimnd over Old Mans Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM SW Blk Dimnd over Old Mans Creek in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2044. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesFM SW Blk Dimnd
CrossesOld Mans Creek
Location000000000
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.60299, -91.83002
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2022)
Projected traffic670 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM SW Blk Dimnd over Old Mans Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM SW Blk Dimnd over Old Mans 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM SW Blk Dimnd over Old Mans Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM SW Blk Dimnd over Old Mans Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM SW Blk Dimnd over Old Mans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.