FM over Waterman Creek
FairO'Brien County, Iowa · 096391702 · Structure no. 000000000260640
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,057
- 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 1937 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 88 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 5 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 1,057 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,057 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is FM over Waterman 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Waterman Creek carry?
About 1,057 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is FM over Waterman Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Waterman Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.