FM over Waterman Creek
GoodO'Brien County, Iowa · 096392001 · Structure no. 000000000260680
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 409
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Waterman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Waterman Creek in O'Brien County, Iowa. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 409 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 30 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Waterman Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Waterman Creek carry?
About 409 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FM over Waterman Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Waterman Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.