US Bridges

Territory RD over Mccarty Creek

Good

Scott County, Iowa · At Jct. of 277th Ave. · Structure no. 000000000007153

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,220
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Territory RD over Mccarty Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Territory RD over Mccarty Creek in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,220 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 480 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTerritory RD
CrossesMccarty Creek
LocationAt Jct. of 277th Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyScott County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.61291, -90.35789
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width480 ft (146.3 m)
Roadway width320 ft (97.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2022)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Territory RD over Mccarty Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Territory RD over Mccarty 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Territory RD over Mccarty Creek carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Territory RD over Mccarty Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 480 ft wide.

Who owns Territory RD over Mccarty Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.