US Bridges

120th ST over Willow Creek

Good

Plymouth County, Iowa · 093441501 · Structure no. 000000000276391

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

120th ST over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 120th ST over Willow Creek in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries120th ST
CrossesWillow Creek
Location093441501
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.88096, -96.02082
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2021)
Projected traffic5 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 120th ST over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 120th ST over Willow 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 2023.

How much traffic does 120th ST over Willow Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 120th ST over Willow Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 120th ST over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.