FM over Crabapple Creek
PoorMontgomery County, Iowa · 073393501 · Structure no. 000000000256920
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 199
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Crabapple Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Crabapple Creek in Montgomery 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.
It carries about 199 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Crabapple Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Crabapple 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 Crabapple Creek carry?
About 199 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM over Crabapple Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Crabapple Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.