FM over Long Creek
PoorLouisa County, Iowa · 075053202 · Structure no. 000000000224770
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Long Creek in Louisa County, Iowa. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 62 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Long Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is FM over Long 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Long Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FM over Long Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Long Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.