FM over Salt Creek
PoorTama County, Iowa · 084132902 · Structure no. 000000000318700
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 230 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 363
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Salt Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 363 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2044. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over 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 Salt Creek carry?
About 363 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM over Salt Creek?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.