US Bridges

FM over Deer Creek

Good

Guthrie County, Iowa · 078302104 · Structure no. 000000000166611

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2020
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
757
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Deer Creek in Guthrie County, Iowa. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 757 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 757 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesDeer Creek
Location078302104
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.54512, -94.31829
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic757 (2022)
Projected traffic757 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Deer 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 November 2020.

How much traffic does FM over Deer Creek carry?

About 757 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM over Deer Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns FM over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.