US Bridges

FM over Br N Lizard Creek

Fair

Pocahontas County, Iowa · 092331301 · Structure no. 000000000279521

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Br N Lizard Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Br N Lizard Creek in Pocahontas County, Iowa. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesBr N Lizard Creek
Location092331301
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.79037, -94.68355
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2022)
Projected traffic230 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Br N Lizard Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Br N Lizard 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does FM over Br N Lizard Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM over Br N Lizard Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns FM over Br N Lizard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.