US Bridges

FM over Crane Creek

Good

Fayette County, Iowa · 095103105 · Structure no. 000000000153551

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Crane Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Crane Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2044. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesFM
CrossesCrane Creek
Location095103105
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.00111, -92.06782
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2022)
Projected traffic69 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Crane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does FM over Crane Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM over Crane Creek?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.