FM over Tipton Creek
FairHardin County, Iowa · 087211701 · Structure no. 000000000175680
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 236
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Tipton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Tipton Creek in Hardin County, Iowa. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Tipton Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Tipton 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 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Tipton Creek carry?
About 236 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is FM over Tipton Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Tipton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.