FM over Clear Creek
PoorPosted for loadJasper County, Iowa · 081200801 · Structure no. 000000000199310
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1940
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Clear Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying FM over Clear Creek in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 111 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.
What condition is FM over 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Clear Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Clear Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.