FM over Creek
GoodAudubon County, Iowa · 078360404 · Structure no. 000000000066880
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Creek in Audubon County, Iowa. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 86 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is FM over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.