FM over Painter Creek
FairLee County, Iowa · 067051905 · Structure no. 000000000218401
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Painter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Painter Creek in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 5 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Painter Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Painter 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Painter Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FM over Painter Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Painter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.