FM over Farm Creek
GoodPottawattamie County, Iowa · 074391202 · Structure no. 000000000283701
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Farm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Farm Creek in Pottawattamie 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Farm Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Farm 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 Farm Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Farm Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Farm Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.