FM over Creek
PoorHardin County, Iowa · 086202407 · Structure no. 000000000174860
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 373
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Creek in Hardin County, Iowa. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 3 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 373 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Creek carry?
About 373 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is FM over Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns FM over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.