FM over Indian Creek
FairPlymouth County, Iowa · 093481202 · Structure no. 000000000277581
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 219
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Indian Creek in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 219 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Indian 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Indian Creek carry?
About 219 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FM over Indian Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.