US Bridges

FM Spruce Ave over Spring Creek

Good

Franklin County, Iowa · 092193004 · Structure no. 000000000157441

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM Spruce Ave over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM Spruce Ave over Spring Creek in Franklin County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM Spruce Ave
CrossesSpring Creek
Location092193004
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.75707, -93.14339
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2022)
Projected traffic88 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM Spruce Ave over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM Spruce Ave over Spring 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM Spruce Ave over Spring Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM Spruce Ave over Spring Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM Spruce Ave over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.