FM over Hewitt Creek
FairDubuque County, Iowa · 089021303 · Structure no. 000000000147581
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 226
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Hewitt Creek is a steel culvert carrying FM over Hewitt Creek in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6 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 226 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 226 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Hewitt Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Hewitt 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Hewitt Creek carry?
About 226 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FM over Hewitt Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns FM over Hewitt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.