FM over East Fork Crooked Creek
PoorHenry County, Iowa · 073050904 · Structure no. 000000000181250
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 179 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 910
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over East Fork Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over East Fork Crooked Creek in Henry County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2043. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over East Fork Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over East Fork Crooked 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 East Fork Crooked Creek carry?
About 910 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FM over East Fork Crooked Creek?
The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over East Fork Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.