FM over Lost Water Creek
FairPosted for loadFloyd County, Iowa · 097182902 · Structure no. 000000000156131
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 874
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Lost Water Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Lost Water Creek in Floyd County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 874 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 874 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
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 874 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM over Lost Water Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Lost Water Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.