IRR FM over Branch of Richland Creek
PoorTama County, Iowa · 082153303 · Structure no. 000000000317170
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 304
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
IRR FM over Branch of Richland Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR FM over Branch of Richland Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4 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.
It carries about 304 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was IRR FM over Branch of Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR FM over Branch of Richland 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 IRR FM over Branch of Richland Creek carry?
About 304 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is IRR FM over Branch of Richland Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns IRR FM over Branch of Richland Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.