FM over Long Creek
FairLouisa County, Iowa · 074051204 · Structure no. 000000000224250
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 178 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 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 1965 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 60 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 5 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2044. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Long Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Long Creek carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is FM over Long Creek?
The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Long Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.