FM over Deer Creek
PoorPosted for loadTama County, Iowa · 083151503 · Structure no. 000000000011340
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 178 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Deer Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Deer Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 71 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2044. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is FM over Deer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Deer Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM over Deer Creek?
The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.