US Bridges

FM over Deep Creek

Good

Plymouth County, Iowa · 093433202 · Structure no. 000000000276221

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
868
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Deep Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Deep Creek in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 868 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesFM
CrossesDeep Creek
Location093433202
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.82756, -95.95735
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic868 (2022)
Projected traffic868 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Deep 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 Deep Creek carry?

About 868 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM over Deep Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.