FM over Tipton Creek
PoorPosted for loadHardin County, Iowa · 088223201 · Structure no. 000000000176430
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 334
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Tipton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Tipton Creek in Hardin County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1965, 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 334 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 334 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 30 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Tipton Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is FM over Tipton 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 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Tipton Creek carry?
About 334 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is FM over Tipton Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Tipton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.