FM over Long Branch Creek
PoorMarion County, Iowa · 074212602 · Structure no. 000000000239470
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 880
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Long Branch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Long Branch Creek in Marion County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.
It carries about 880 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Long Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Long Branch 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Long Branch Creek carry?
About 880 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM over Long Branch Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Long Branch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.