FM over Village Creek
FairPosted for loadAllamakee County, Iowa · 098042004 · Structure no. 000000000062370
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44
- 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 1966 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 59 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 26 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 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 | 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 over Village Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Village Creek carry?
About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Village Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Village Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.