FM over Bonnell Creek
PoorPosted for loadLee County, Iowa · 068062402 · Structure no. 000000000219030
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Bonnell Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Bonnell Creek in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Bonnell Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Bonnell 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Bonnell Creek carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is FM over Bonnell Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Bonnell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.