FM over Welch Creek
GoodCrawford County, Iowa · 082400709 · Structure no. 000000000126921
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 219
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Welch Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Welch Creek in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 219 vehicles a day, projected to reach 219 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Welch Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Welch Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Welch Creek carry?
About 219 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Welch Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Welch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.