US Bridges

FM over Gooseberry Creek

Good

Ringgold County, Iowa · 069291501 · Structure no. 000000000297021

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Gooseberry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Gooseberry Creek in Ringgold County, Iowa. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesGooseberry Creek
Location069291501
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.78272, -94.17058
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2022)
Projected traffic79 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Gooseberry Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Gooseberry 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM over Gooseberry Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM over Gooseberry Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM over Gooseberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.