FM over Lytle Creek
FairDubuque County, Iowa · 087E22903 · Structure no. 000000000145841
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 192 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Lytle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying FM over Lytle Creek in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 33 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Lytle Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Lytle 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Lytle Creek carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is FM over Lytle Creek?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Lytle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.