US Bridges

FM C-44 over Johns Creek

Good

Plymouth County, Iowa · 091442401 · Structure no. 000000000272710

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM C-44 over Johns Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM C-44 over Johns Creek in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM C-44
CrossesJohns Creek
Location091442401
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.69241, -95.99772
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 C-44 over Johns Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM C-44 over Johns 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 C-44 over Johns Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM C-44 over Johns Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM C-44 over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.