US Bridges

FM over Willow Creek

Good

Carroll County, Iowa · 083332301 · Structure no. 000000000094091

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Willow Creek in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesWillow Creek
Location083332301
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.99375, -94.65031
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2021)
Projected traffic170 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Willow 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM over Willow Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM over Willow Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.