FM over North Fork Clear Creek
PoorPosted for loadIowa County, Iowa · 080092101 · Structure no. 000000000190130
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over North Fork Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over North Fork Clear Creek in Iowa County, Iowa. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over North Fork Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over North Fork Clear 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FM over North Fork Clear Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over North Fork Clear Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over North Fork Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.