FM over Willow Creek
GoodO'Brien County, Iowa · 095420602 · Structure no. 000000000260411
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 609
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Willow Creek in O'Brien County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 609 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 609 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Willow 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Willow Creek carry?
About 609 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is FM over Willow Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.