FM over Mason Creek
GoodGuthrie County, Iowa · 079322603 · Structure no. 000000000168201
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Mason Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Mason Creek in Guthrie County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Mason Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Mason 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 2022.
How much traffic does FM over Mason Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Mason Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Mason Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.