FM over Salt Creek
FairTama County, Iowa · 083130904 · Structure no. 000000000317440
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Salt Creek is a steel culvert carrying FM over Salt Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Salt 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Salt Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Salt Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns FM over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.