FM over Branch Salt Creek
PoorTama County, Iowa · 084130603 · Structure no. 000000000318531
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 344
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Branch Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Branch Salt Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 344 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Branch Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 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 344 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FM over Branch Salt Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Branch Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.