FM over Perry Creek
FairPlymouth County, Iowa · 090472704 · Structure no. 000000000271920
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,134
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Perry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Perry Creek in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,134 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,134 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Perry Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
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 2,134 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM over Perry Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Perry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.