FM over Lotts Creek
PoorPosted for loadRinggold County, Iowa · 067292501 · Structure no. 000000000295200
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 179 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Lotts Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Lotts Creek in Ringgold County, Iowa. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 22 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Lotts Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Lotts 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Lotts Creek carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Lotts Creek?
The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Lotts Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.