FM over Perry Creek
FairPlymouth County, Iowa · 090470901 · Structure no. 000000000271840
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 159
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Perry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM over Perry Creek in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 85 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Perry Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is FM over Perry 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 Perry Creek carry?
About 159 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is FM over Perry Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FM over Perry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.