FM over Creek
PoorDubuque County, Iowa · 090E12205 · Structure no. 000000000147800
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FM over Creek in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 105 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 310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 310 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 24 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 | 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Creek carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is FM over Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.