FM over Prarie Creek
GoodCalhoun County, Iowa · 086341504 · Structure no. 000000000090751
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 79 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Prarie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Prarie Creek in Calhoun County, Iowa. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Prarie Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Prarie 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Prarie Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Prarie Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Prarie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.