FM over Pratt Creek
FairBenton County, Iowa · 085110401 · Structure no. 000000000072681
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Pratt Creek is a steel slab carrying FM over Pratt Creek in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Pratt Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Pratt 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 Pratt Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is FM over Pratt Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Pratt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.