FM over Dowd Creek
PoorGrundy County, Iowa · 086183004 · Structure no. 000000000163891
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 491
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Dowd Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Dowd Creek in Grundy County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 491 vehicles a day, projected to reach 491 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 31 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 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Dowd Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Dowd Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Dowd Creek carry?
About 491 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Dowd Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Dowd Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.