FM over Clanton Creek
PoorMadison County, Iowa · 074281605 · Structure no. 000000000232305
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 20 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 477
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Clanton Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Clanton Creek in Madison County, Iowa. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 477 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Clanton Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Clanton 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Clanton Creek carry?
About 477 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is FM over Clanton Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FM over Clanton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.