FM over Branch Salt Creek
PoorTama County, Iowa · 083131801 · Structure no. 000000000317510
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 59
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Branch Salt Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FM over Branch Salt Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Branch Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Branch Salt 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Branch Salt Creek carry?
About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Branch Salt Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Branch Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.