FM over Creek
PoorDubuque County, Iowa · 088023201 · Structure no. 000000000146920
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM over Creek in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4 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.
It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Creek carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM over Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.