FM over Wolf Creek
FairGrundy County, Iowa · 086173404 · Structure no. 000000000163641
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,493
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Wolf Creek in Grundy County, Iowa. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.
It carries about 1,493 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,493 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Wolf 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Wolf Creek carry?
About 1,493 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.