FM over Lyons Creek
GoodShelby County, Iowa · 080392403 · Structure no. 000000000306490
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Lyons Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Lyons Creek in Shelby County, Iowa. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Lyons Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Lyons 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 April 2022.
How much traffic does FM over Lyons Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FM over Lyons Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Lyons Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.