FM over Bluff Creek
FairPosted for loadMahaska County, Iowa · 074172602 · Structure no. 000000000236080
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Bluff Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Bluff Creek in Mahaska County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Bluff Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Bluff Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Bluff Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Bluff Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Bluff Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.