US Bridges

FM over Wild Cat Creek

Fair

Benton County, Iowa · 083100501 · Structure no. 000000000071041

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Wild Cat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Wild Cat Creek in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesWild Cat Creek
Location083100501
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.03621, -92.03084
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Wild Cat Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Wild Cat 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM over Wild Cat Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is FM over Wild Cat Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Wild Cat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.