FM over Crane Creek
FairChickasaw County, Iowa · 097123307 · Structure no. 000000000113200
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 648
- 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 1951 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 74 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 5 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 648 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Crane Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is FM over Crane 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 over Crane Creek carry?
About 648 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FM over Crane Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Crane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.