FM over Sand Creek
FairPosted for loadRinggold County, Iowa · 070280304 · Structure no. 000000000297651
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Sand Creek in Ringgold County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Sand Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Sand Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is FM over Sand Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.