US Bridges

FM RD F32 over Pigeon Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Iowa · 802940 · Structure no. 000000000306821

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
518
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM RD F32 over Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM RD F32 over Pigeon Creek in Shelby County, Iowa. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.

It carries about 518 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 518 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM RD F32
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location802940
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.71814, -95.53709
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2022)
Projected traffic518 by 2044
Trucks18%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM RD F32 over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM RD F32 over Pigeon 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM RD F32 over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM RD F32 over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM RD F32 over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.