FM over Gooseberry Creek
GoodRinggold County, Iowa · 069292701 · Structure no. 000000000297111
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Gooseberry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Gooseberry Creek in Ringgold County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Gooseberry Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 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 35 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is FM over Gooseberry Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Gooseberry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.