FM RD F16 over Willow Creek
FairPosted for loadShelby County, Iowa · 081391001 · Structure no. 000000000307530
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM RD F16 over Willow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM RD F16 over Willow Creek in Shelby County, Iowa. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM RD F16 over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM RD F16 over Willow 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 F16 over Willow Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is FM RD F16 over Willow Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM RD F16 over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.