FM over Willow Creek
GoodO'Brien County, Iowa · 095421002 · Structure no. 000000000260460
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 878
- 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 1955 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 70 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 878 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 878 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 51 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 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 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
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 878 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is FM over Willow Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.