US Bridges

FM over Coon Creek

Fair

Iowa County, Iowa · 081111305 · Structure no. 000000000191431

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,490
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Coon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Coon Creek in Iowa County, Iowa. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,490 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,490 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesCoon Creek
Location081111305
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.82817, -92.07856
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,490 (2022)
Projected traffic1,490 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Coon 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM over Coon Creek carry?

About 1,490 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM over Coon Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.