FM over Crane Creek
PoorPosted for loadChickasaw County, Iowa · 096111903 · Structure no. 000000000112030
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 226 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 157
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Crane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Crane Creek in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 66 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 4 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 load restriction.
It carries about 157 vehicles a day, projected to reach 157 by 2044. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Crane Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is FM over Crane Creek 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 over Crane Creek carry?
About 157 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Crane Creek?
The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Crane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.