FM over Creek
FairAudubon County, Iowa · 078340301 · Structure no. 000000000066310
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Creek in Audubon County, Iowa. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 80 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.
It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is FM over 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 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.