FM over Sugar Creek
FairDallas County, Iowa · 078261607 · Structure no. 000000000131121
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 976
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Sugar Creek in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 976 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 976 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Sugar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Sugar Creek carry?
About 976 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FM over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.