US Bridges

FM over Mc Clure Creek

Good

Butler County, Iowa · 091151703 · Structure no. 000000000087441

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
903
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Mc Clure Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Mc Clure Creek in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 903 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 903 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesMc Clure Creek
Location091151703
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.70034, -92.63909
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 length128 ft (39 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 traffic903 (2022)
Projected traffic903 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Mc Clure Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Mc Clure 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 2021.

How much traffic does FM over Mc Clure Creek carry?

About 903 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM over Mc Clure Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Mc Clure Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.