FM over Village Creek
FairPosted for loadAllamakee County, Iowa · 098031814 · Structure no. 000000000062155
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 179 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 462
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Village Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Village Creek in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 67 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 462 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 462 by 2044. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Village Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is FM over Village 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 Village Creek carry?
About 462 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM over Village Creek?
The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Village Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.