FM over Branch Salt Creek
PoorTama County, Iowa · 083132004 · Structure no. 000000000317540
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 432
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Branch Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Branch Salt Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 432 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 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 1970, making it 55 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 432 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FM over Branch Salt Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Branch Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.