FM over Prairie Creek
GoodPalo Alto County, Iowa · 094311303 · Structure no. 000000000268681
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 681
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Prairie Creek in Palo Alto County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 681 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 681 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Prairie 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Prairie Creek carry?
About 681 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.