FM over Sweetland Creek
FairMuscatine County, Iowa · 077012203 · Structure no. 000000000257440
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Sweetland Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Sweetland Creek in Muscatine County, Iowa. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 Sweetland Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Sweetland 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Sweetland Creek carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM over Sweetland Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).
Who owns FM over Sweetland Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.