FM over Lost Creek
GoodLee County, Iowa · 068030703 · Structure no. 000000000218671
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Lost Creek in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 650 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Lost 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Lost Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Lost Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.