FM over Purgatory Creek
GoodCarroll County, Iowa · 085330102 · Structure no. 000000000095901
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Purgatory Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Purgatory Creek in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Purgatory Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Purgatory 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 Purgatory Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Purgatory Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Purgatory Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.