US Bridges

Fleur Dr. over Middle South Creek

Good

Warren County, Iowa · 077240500 · Structure no. 000000000335191

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,643
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fleur Dr. over Middle South Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fleur Dr. over Middle South Creek in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,643 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,643 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFleur Dr.
CrossesMiddle South Creek
Location077240500
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.50296, -93.64503
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,643 (2022)
Projected traffic4,643 by 2043
Trucks2%
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

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 Fleur Dr. over Middle South Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fleur Dr. over Middle South 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 Fleur Dr. over Middle South Creek carry?

About 4,643 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fleur Dr. over Middle South Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Fleur Dr. over Middle South Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.