FM over West Creek
PoorPosted for loadClarke County, Iowa · 073251604 · Structure no. 000000000115150
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 459
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over West Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over West Creek in Clarke County, Iowa. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 459 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over West Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over 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 2023.
How much traffic does FM over West Creek carry?
About 459 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM over West Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over West Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.