FM over Lutes Creek
PoorMarshall County, Iowa · 082170701 · Structure no. 000000000241610
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 109 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 697
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Lutes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Lutes Creek in Marshall County, Iowa. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 68 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 697 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 697 by 2044. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Lutes Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is FM over Lutes 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Lutes Creek carry?
About 697 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is FM over Lutes Creek?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Lutes Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.