FM-175th Street over Show Creek
PoorPosted for loadAdams County, Iowa · 072351105 · Structure no. 000000000060110
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 199
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM-175th Street over Show Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM-175th Street over Show Creek in Adams County, Iowa. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 199 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM-175th Street over Show Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM-175th Street over Show Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does FM-175th Street over Show Creek carry?
About 199 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FM-175th Street over Show Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM-175th Street over Show Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.