FM over Opossum Creek
FairBenton County, Iowa · 084091501 · Structure no. 000000000071610
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 147 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Opossum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Opossum Creek in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 66 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 5 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Opossum Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is FM over Opossum 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 Opossum Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM over Opossum Creek?
The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Opossum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.