FM over Short Creek
PoorPosted for loadDecatur County, Iowa · 070263206 · Structure no. 000000000138951
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Short Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying FM over Short Creek in Decatur County, Iowa. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 96 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Short Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is FM over Short Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Short Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Short Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Short Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.