FM over Willow Creek
FairO'Brien County, Iowa · 095420801 · Structure no. 000000000260431
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 828
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Willow Creek in O'Brien County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 828 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 828 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Willow 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Willow Creek carry?
About 828 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FM over Willow Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).
Who owns FM over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.