US Bridges

FM Sutliff RD over Clear Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Iowa · 081050102 · Structure no. 000000000205271

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM Sutliff RD over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM Sutliff RD over Clear Creek in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM Sutliff RD
CrossesClear Creek
Location081050102
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.85336, -91.38561
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2022)
Projected traffic610 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Sutliff RD over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM Sutliff RD over Clear 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 2021.

How much traffic does FM Sutliff RD over Clear Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM Sutliff RD over Clear Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM Sutliff RD over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.