FM over Creek
FairPosted for loadAudubon County, Iowa · 081351302 · Structure no. 000000000069510
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 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 1946 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 79 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.