FM over Bluff Creek
GoodMahaska County, Iowa · 074162002 · Structure no. 000000000235741
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Bluff Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Bluff Creek in Mahaska County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Bluff Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Bluff Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Bluff Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Bluff Creek?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Bluff Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.