US Bridges

FM over Taft Creek

Fair

Lyon County, Iowa · 099432402 · Structure no. 000000000229710

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
439
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Taft Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Taft Creek in Lyon County, Iowa. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 439 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 439 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM
CrossesTaft Creek
Location099432402
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.38378, -95.88024
Functional classRural Major 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic439 (2022)
Projected traffic439 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$495,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Taft Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Taft 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 Taft Creek carry?

About 439 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM over Taft Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM over Taft Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.