FM over Indian Creek
PoorMontgomery County, Iowa · 073390901 · Structure no. 000000000256730
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Indian Creek in Montgomery County, Iowa. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is FM over Indian 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Indian Creek carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is FM over Indian Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.