FAS 3556 over Creek
PoorHamilton County, Iowa · 086230602 · Structure no. 000000000170650
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 478
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 3556 over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 3556 over Creek in Hamilton County, Iowa. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 478 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 478 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 3556 over Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 3556 over 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 3556 over Creek carry?
About 478 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAS 3556 over Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).
Who owns FAS 3556 over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.