FM over Solferino Creek
GoodLee County, Iowa · 066051304 · Structure no. 000000000217970
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Solferino Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Solferino Creek in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Solferino Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Solferino Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Solferino Creek carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM over Solferino Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns FM over Solferino Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.