US Bridges

FM over Creek

Good

Audubon County, Iowa · 081363501 · Structure no. 000000000069951

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
409
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Creek in Audubon County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 409 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2044. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesCreek
Location081363501
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.79116, -95.0155
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic409 (2022)
Projected traffic409 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM over Creek carry?

About 409 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is FM over Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.