FM over Pony Creek
PoorPottawattamie County, Iowa · 074431503 · Structure no. 000000000284900
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,733
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Pony Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Pony Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,733 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,733 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 30 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Pony Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Pony 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Pony Creek carry?
About 1,733 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM over Pony Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Pony Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.