US Bridges

FM-300th ST over Silver Creek

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 074410602 · Structure no. 000000000284361

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,065
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM-300th ST over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM-300th ST over Silver Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,065 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,065 by 2043. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM-300th ST
CrossesSilver Creek
Location074410602
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.24343, -95.61304
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,065 (2022)
Projected traffic1,065 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM-300th ST over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM-300th ST over Silver 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM-300th ST over Silver Creek carry?

About 1,065 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM-300th ST over Silver Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM-300th ST over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.