FM over Richland Creek
GoodTama County, Iowa · 082142006 · Structure no. 000000000316811
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 265
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Richland Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Richland Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Richland 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 September 2022.
How much traffic does FM over Richland Creek carry?
About 265 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM over Richland Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.