FM over Dowd Creek Branch
PoorGrundy County, Iowa · 086182101 · Structure no. 000000000163840
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 187
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Dowd Creek Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Dowd Creek Branch in Grundy County, Iowa. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 187 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Dowd Creek Branch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Dowd Creek Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Dowd Creek Branch carry?
About 187 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM over Dowd Creek Branch?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Dowd Creek Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.