US Bridges

FM over Stony Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Dickinson County, Iowa · 098383401 · Structure no. 000000000145031

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
315
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Stony Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Stony Creek in Dickinson County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 315 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesStony Creek
Location098383401
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.26954, -95.31259
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2021)
Projected traffic315 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Stony 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM over Stony Creek carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is FM over Stony Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.