FM over Long Creek
FairLouisa County, Iowa · 074041105 · Structure no. 000000000224051
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 226 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Long Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Long Creek in Louisa County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2043. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Long Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Long 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 August 2021.
How much traffic does FM over Long Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Long Creek?
The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Long Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.