FM over English Creek
GoodMarion County, Iowa · 074201605 · Structure no. 000000000239111
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 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 1999, so it is 26 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over English Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over English 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 2022.
How much traffic does FM over English Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM over English Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over English Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.