FM over Pony Creek
GoodPottawattamie County, Iowa · 074432904 · Structure no. 000000000284991
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Pony Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Pony 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Pony Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Pony 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 Pony Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is FM over Pony Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Pony Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.