FM over Creek
FairHardin County, Iowa · 086203302 · Structure no. 000000000174900
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 147
- 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 1921, so it is 104 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 147 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Creek carry?
About 147 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is FM over Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns FM over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.