FM over Prairie Creek
PoorBenton County, Iowa · 082102403 · Structure no. 000000000070310
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 79 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 835
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Prairie Creek in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 835 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 835 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Prairie Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Prairie Creek carry?
About 835 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.