US Bridges

FM over English Creek

Fair

Marion County, Iowa · 075192006 · Structure no. 000000000239881

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over English Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over English Creek in Marion County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesEnglish Creek
Location075192006
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.27947, -93.07171
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2022)
Projected traffic140 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over English Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM over English Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM over English Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM over English Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.