US Bridges

FM - 710th over Crooked Creek

Good

Cass County, Iowa · 077351404 · Structure no. 000000000100731

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM - 710th over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM - 710th over Crooked Creek in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM - 710th
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location077351404
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.47332, -94.83718
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 inspectionMarch 2022
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2022)
Projected traffic5 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM - 710th over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM - 710th over Crooked 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does FM - 710th over Crooked Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM - 710th over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM - 710th over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.