FM over Bacon Creek
PoorPosted for loadIda County, Iowa · 088410504 · Structure no. 000000000186961
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 199
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Bacon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Bacon Creek in Ida County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 199 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Bacon Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is FM over Bacon 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Bacon Creek carry?
About 199 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is FM over Bacon Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Bacon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.