FM over South West Creek
FairClarke County, Iowa · 072250603 · Structure no. 000000000114541
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 658
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over South West Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over South West Creek in Clarke County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 658 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 658 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 32 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over South West Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over South West 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 2023.
How much traffic does FM over South West Creek carry?
About 658 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM over South West Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over South West Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.