FM over English Creek
PoorMarion County, Iowa · 075180406 · Structure no. 000000000239611
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 205 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,640
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over English Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over English Creek in Marion County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,640 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2044. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 32 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over English Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over English 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 English Creek carry?
About 2,640 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM over English Creek?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over English Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.