FM over Competine Creek
PoorMarion County, Iowa · 076193306 · Structure no. 000000000240510
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 710
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Competine Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Competine 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Competine Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Competine 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 2022.
How much traffic does FM over Competine Creek carry?
About 710 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM over Competine Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FM over Competine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.