FM over Prarie Creek
GoodHumboldt County, Iowa · 093270401 · Structure no. 000000000185001
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Prarie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Prarie Creek in Humboldt County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Prarie Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Prarie Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.
How much traffic does FM over Prarie Creek carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is FM over Prarie Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Prarie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.