FM over Rathbun Creek
GoodPlymouth County, Iowa · 091431901 · Structure no. 000000000272231
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Rathbun Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM over Rathbun Creek in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Rathbun Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Rathbun 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Rathbun Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM over Rathbun Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Rathbun Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.