FM over Paint Creek
PoorPosted for loadAllamakee County, Iowa · 097033107 · Structure no. 000000000061780
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 137
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Paint Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Paint Creek in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 1957, 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 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 22 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 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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.
What condition is FM over Paint 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 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 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Paint Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.