Irr-Fm over Bennett Creek
PoorPosted for loadTama County, Iowa · 083153104 · Structure no. 000000000318270
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 59
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irr-Fm over Bennett Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr-Fm over Bennett Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 81 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Irr-Fm over Bennett Creek built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Irr-Fm over Bennett 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Irr-Fm over Bennett Creek carry?
About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Irr-Fm over Bennett Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Irr-Fm over Bennett Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.