FM over Creek
FairMontgomery County, Iowa · 073381402 · Structure no. 000000000256555
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Creek in Montgomery County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over 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 Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is FM over Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.