FM over Pratt Creek
PoorBenton County, Iowa · 086113602 · Structure no. 000000000073490
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Pratt Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Pratt Creek in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Pratt Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Pratt Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Pratt Creek carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM over Pratt Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FM over Pratt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.