FM over Lizard Creek So Branch
FairCalhoun County, Iowa · 089311202 · Structure no. 000000000092440
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Lizard Creek So Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Lizard Creek So Branch in Calhoun County, Iowa. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 5 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Lizard Creek So Branch built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Lizard Creek So Branch 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Lizard Creek So Branch carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is FM over Lizard Creek So Branch?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Lizard Creek So Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.