FM over Blue Creek
GoodBenton County, Iowa · 086092602 · Structure no. 000000000073101
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 69
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Blue Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Blue Creek in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Blue 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 Blue Creek carry?
About 69 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Blue Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns FM over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.