FM over Waterman Creek
GoodO'Brien County, Iowa · 095391001 · Structure no. 000000000259610
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 797
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Waterman Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Waterman Creek in O'Brien County, Iowa. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 72 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 797 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 797 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Waterman Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is FM over Waterman Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Waterman Creek carry?
About 797 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is FM over Waterman Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Waterman Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.