FM - Indian Crk over Waterway
PoorPosted for loadCass County, Iowa · 076372902 · Structure no. 000000000100040
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM - Indian Crk over Waterway is a concrete channel beam carrying FM - Indian Crk over Waterway in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 - Indian Crk over Waterway built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM - Indian Crk over Waterway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does FM - Indian Crk over Waterway carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM - Indian Crk over Waterway?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns FM - Indian Crk over Waterway?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.