FM over Indian Creek Trib
FairPosted for loadMontgomery County, Iowa · 073392202 · Structure no. 000000000256840
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 131
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Indian Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Indian Creek Trib in Montgomery County, Iowa. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 131 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 131 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 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 Trib built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is FM over Indian Creek Trib 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 Indian Creek Trib carry?
About 131 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM over Indian Creek Trib?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Indian Creek Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.