FM over Richland Creek
GoodTama County, Iowa · 082162201 · Structure no. 000000000317341
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 29
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Richland Creek is a steel slab carrying FM over Richland Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Richland Creek carry?
About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Richland Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.