FM over Stephens Creek
PoorPlymouth County, Iowa · 090481506 · Structure no. 000000000272021
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 628
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Stephens Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Stephens Creek in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 65 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 628 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 628 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Stephens Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is FM over Stephens Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Stephens Creek carry?
About 628 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM over Stephens Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Stephens Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.