FM over Bulger Creek
GoodDallas County, Iowa · 078272903 · Structure no. 000000000131265
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Bulger Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Bulger Creek in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Bulger Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Bulger 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 November 2021.
How much traffic does FM over Bulger Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is FM over Bulger Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Bulger Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.