FM over Salt Creek
GoodTama County, Iowa · 083131501 · Structure no. 000000000317491
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 274 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 226
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Salt Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 226 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 226 by 2043. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Salt 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 Salt Creek carry?
About 226 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is FM over Salt Creek?
The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.