US Bridges

Sycamore ST over Hurley Creek

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Union County, Iowa · 072310100 · Structure no. 000000000002781

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
717
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycamore ST over Hurley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sycamore ST over Hurley Creek in Union County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 717 vehicles a day, projected to reach 717 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSycamore ST
CrossesHurley Creek
Location072310100
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.06365, -94.36819
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic717 (2022)
Projected traffic717 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sycamore ST over Hurley Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sycamore ST over Hurley 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Sycamore ST over Hurley Creek carry?

About 717 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sycamore ST over Hurley Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sycamore ST over Hurley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.