FM over Creek
PoorBuena Vista County, Iowa · 092362201 · Structure no. 000000000085671
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 249
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM over Creek in Buena Vista County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 249 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 249 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Creek carry?
About 249 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is FM over Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.