FM over Howerdon Creek
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, Iowa · 076283002 · Structure no. 000000000234220
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 477
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Howerdon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Howerdon Creek in Madison County, Iowa. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 71 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 477 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Howerdon Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is FM over Howerdon 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 Howerdon Creek carry?
About 477 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM over Howerdon Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Howerdon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.