US Bridges

FM over Lost Creek

Fair

Lee County, Iowa · 069052604 · Structure no. 000000000219541

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Lost Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Lost Creek in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM
CrossesLost Creek
Location069052604
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLee County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.74857, -91.40106
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Lost 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM over Lost Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM over Lost Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.