FM over East Long Creek
FairClarke County, Iowa · 071273601 · Structure no. 000000000114351
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over East Long Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over East Long Creek in Clarke County, Iowa. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 East Long Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over East Long 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FM over East Long Creek carry?
About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over East Long Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over East Long Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.