FM over Prairie Creek
FairDubuque County, Iowa · 087E12304 · Structure no. 000000000145581
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Prairie Creek in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 32 ft wide.
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Prairie 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Prairie Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.