FM over Prairie Creek
FairHumboldt County, Iowa · 093272301 · Structure no. 000000000185091
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Prairie Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM over Prairie Creek in Humboldt 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 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Prairie 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Prairie Creek carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.