C-38 over W Br Floyd River
GoodPlymouth County, Iowa · 9246350120 · Structure no. 000000000275151
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,347
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-38 over W Br Floyd River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-38 over W Br Floyd River in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,347 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,347 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-38 over W Br Floyd River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-38 over W Br Floyd River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does C-38 over W Br Floyd River carry?
About 1,347 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is C-38 over W Br Floyd River?
The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns C-38 over W Br Floyd River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.