FM over Red Oak Creek
FairMontgomery County, Iowa · 072382705 · Structure no. 000000000255610
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,275
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Red Oak Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Red Oak Creek in Montgomery County, Iowa. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 1,275 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,275 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Red Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Red Oak 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Red Oak Creek carry?
About 1,275 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is FM over Red Oak Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Red Oak Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.