FM over Lizard Creek
FairLyon County, Iowa · 098463301 · Structure no. 000000000228940
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 399
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Lizard Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Lizard Creek in Lyon County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 399 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 399 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Lizard Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Lizard 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Lizard Creek carry?
About 399 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is FM over Lizard Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Lizard Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.