277th Ave over Mccarty Creek
GoodScott County, Iowa · 079E52706 · Structure no. 000000000302991
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 660
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
277th Ave over Mccarty Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 277th Ave over Mccarty Creek in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 9 Excellent | 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 277th Ave over Mccarty Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is 277th Ave 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does 277th Ave over Mccarty Creek carry?
About 660 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is 277th Ave over Mccarty Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns 277th Ave over Mccarty Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.