FM over Prairie Creek
GoodBenton County, Iowa · 082102608 · Structure no. 000000000070321
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 206
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Prairie Creek in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 206 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 206 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Prairie 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Prairie Creek carry?
About 206 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.