FM over Big Creek
GoodPosted for loadCrawford County, Iowa · 084392204 · Structure no. 000000000129131
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Big Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Big Creek in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 26 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Big 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Big Creek carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Big Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.