Ia 149 over Branch Old Mans Creek
Iowa County, Iowa · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Ia 149 over Branch Old Mans Creek in Iowa County, Iowa, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,910 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 104 of the 239 inventoried bridges in Iowa County rated fair (43.5%); 45 (18.8%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete culvert |
| Length | about 32 ft |
| Location | 1.9 mi. S of Jct. SR F46 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000029481 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Iowa department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Iowa County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-80 over Clear Creek | 1963 | 33,800 | Good |
| I 80 over Stream | 1963 | 33,000 | Fair |
| I-80 over No Name Creek | 1963 | 31,400 | Fair |
| I-80 over Stream | 1962 | 30,300 | Fair |
| I-80 over Old Mans Creek | 1962 | 30,100 | Fair |
| I-80 over Stream | 1961 | 29,700 | Good |
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