FM over Local Creek
PoorPosted for loadMonroe County, Iowa · 071163103 · Structure no. 000000000251840
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Local Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Local Creek in Monroe County, Iowa. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Local Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Local 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 Local Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Local Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Local Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.