FM over Paint Creek
FairPosted for loadAllamakee County, Iowa · 097033107 · Structure no. 000000000061770
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 176 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 137
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Paint Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Paint Creek in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 68 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 137 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2044. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is FM over Paint Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Paint Creek carry?
About 137 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is FM over Paint Creek?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Paint Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.