US Bridges

FM over Pigeon Creek

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 077432404 · Structure no. 000000000290801

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
528
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Pigeon Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 528 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2043. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location077432404
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.44854, -95.74594
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic528 (2021)
Projected traffic528 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Pigeon 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 528 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.