FM over Purgatory Creek
FairCarroll County, Iowa · 085332401 · Structure no. 000000000096050
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Purgatory Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Purgatory Creek in Carroll 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 6 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Purgatory Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Purgatory Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Purgatory Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is FM over Purgatory Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Purgatory Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.