FM over Lost Water Creek
FairFloyd County, Iowa · 097181903 · Structure no. 000000000156080
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 167
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Lost Water Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FM over Lost Water Creek in Floyd County, Iowa. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 61 years old, older 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Lost Water Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is FM over Lost Water 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 Lost Water Creek carry?
About 167 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FM over Lost Water Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Lost Water Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.