FM over Engels Creek
FairO'Brien County, Iowa · 097422302 · Structure no. 000000000262220
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 199
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Engels Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Engels Creek in O'Brien County, Iowa. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 100 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Engels Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is FM over Engels 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 Engels Creek carry?
About 199 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is FM over Engels Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns FM over Engels Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.