197th RD over Wildcat Creek
GoodVan Buren County, Iowa · 069101905 · Structure no. 000000000328811
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
197th RD over Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 197th RD over Wildcat Creek in Van Buren County, Iowa. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | 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 197th RD over Wildcat Creek built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is 197th RD over Wildcat 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 2024.
How much traffic does 197th RD over Wildcat Creek carry?
About 32 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is 197th RD over Wildcat Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 197th RD over Wildcat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.