FM over Tom Creek
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, Iowa · 077283004 · Structure no. 000000000235070
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 477
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Tom Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Tom Creek in Madison County, Iowa. It was built in 1954, 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 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. 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 2043. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 Tom Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Tom 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 Tom Creek carry?
About 477 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM over Tom Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Tom Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.