FM over Little Mosquito Creek
PoorMuscatine County, Iowa · 078023103 · Structure no. 000000000258200
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 990
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Little Mosquito Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Little Mosquito Creek in Muscatine County, Iowa. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Little Mosquito Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Little Mosquito 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Little Mosquito Creek carry?
About 990 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM over Little Mosquito Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Little Mosquito Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.