FM over Gritter Creek
FairIowa County, Iowa · 078123402 · Structure no. 000000000188881
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Gritter Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Gritter Creek in Iowa County, Iowa. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 6 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Gritter Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Gritter 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Gritter Creek carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FM over Gritter Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FM over Gritter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.