FM over Creek
FairPosted for loadAudubon County, Iowa · 081352402 · Structure no. 000000000069620
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- 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 1938 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 87 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 6 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
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 24 ft (7.3 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.