FM over South West Creek
PoorPosted for loadClarke County, Iowa · 072261503 · Structure no. 000000000114720
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 141
- 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 1960 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 65 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 3 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
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 141 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is FM over South West Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over South West Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.