FM over Sugar Creek
PoorLee County, Iowa · 068072403 · Structure no. 000000000219280
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Sugar Creek in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.
It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 30 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Sugar 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Sugar Creek carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.