US Bridges

FM over Pine Creek

Fair

Buchanan County, Iowa · 088082105 · Structure no. 000000000082011

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
776
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Pine Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Pine Creek in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 776 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 776 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesPine Creek
Location088082105
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.41859, -91.79209
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2022)
Projected traffic776 by 2043
Trucks24%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Pine 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM over Pine Creek carry?

About 776 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is FM over Pine Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.