US Bridges

FM over English Creek

Fair

Marion County, Iowa · 075191103 · Structure no. 000000000035231

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2020
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over English Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over English Creek in Marion County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 770 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2040. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM
CrossesEnglish Creek
Location075191103
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.31446, -93.01827
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2022)
Projected traffic770 by 2040
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$60,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over English Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over English 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 2020.

How much traffic does FM over English Creek carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM over English Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM over English Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.