FM over Caleb Creek
FairDecatur County, Iowa · 067241404 · Structure no. 000000000136071
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 379
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Caleb Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Caleb Creek in Decatur County, Iowa. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 48 years old, older 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 379 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Caleb Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is FM over Caleb 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 Caleb Creek carry?
About 379 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FM over Caleb Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Caleb Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.