FM over Wexford Creek
PoorAllamakee County, Iowa · 098032506 · Structure no. 000000000062220
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 530
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Wexford Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Wexford Creek in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 55 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.
It carries about 530 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Wexford Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is FM over Wexford 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does FM over Wexford Creek carry?
About 530 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM over Wexford Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Wexford Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.