FM over Pilot Creek
PoorPocahontas County, Iowa · 092310502 · Structure no. 000000000279220
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 439
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Pilot Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Pilot Creek in Pocahontas 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 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 439 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 439 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Pilot Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Pilot 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Pilot Creek carry?
About 439 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is FM over Pilot Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Pilot Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.