FM over Overflow Clanton Creek
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, Iowa · 075261202 · Structure no. 000000000232830
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Overflow Clanton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Overflow 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Overflow Clanton Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Overflow 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Overflow Clanton Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM over Overflow Clanton Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Overflow Clanton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.