FM over South West Creek
PoorClarke County, Iowa · 072261004 · Structure no. 000000000114701
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 89
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over South West Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over South West Creek in Clarke County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 89 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 South West Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over South West 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FM over South West Creek carry?
About 89 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is FM over South West Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over South West Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.