FM over Branch of Salt Creek
GoodTama County, Iowa · 084143606 · Structure no. 000000000318921
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Branch of Salt Creek is a steel slab carrying FM over Branch of Salt Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 of Salt Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Branch of Salt Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Branch of Salt Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is FM over Branch of Salt Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Branch of Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.