FM - Seattle over Seven Mile Creek
FairCass County, Iowa · 074360503 · Structure no. 000000000097110
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM - Seattle over Seven Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM - Seattle over Seven Mile Creek in Cass 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 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 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 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 | 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 - Seattle over Seven Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM - Seattle over Seven Mile 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FM - Seattle over Seven Mile Creek carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM - Seattle over Seven Mile Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM - Seattle over Seven Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.