FM over Klondike Creek
PoorLyon County, Iowa · 099481502 · Structure no. 000000000230630
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 309
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Klondike Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Klondike Creek in Lyon County, Iowa. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 309 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Klondike Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Klondike 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Klondike Creek carry?
About 309 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM over Klondike Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Klondike Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.