FM over Cain Creek
PoorCalhoun County, Iowa · 088340301 · Structure no. 000000000092210
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Cain Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Cain Creek in Calhoun County, Iowa. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Cain Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Cain 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 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Cain Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is FM over Cain Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Cain Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.