FM over Branch Wolf Creek
PoorPosted for loadTama County, Iowa · 085130602 · Structure no. 000000000319470
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Branch Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Branch Wolf Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 load restriction.
It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 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 Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Branch Wolf 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 Wolf Creek carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Branch Wolf Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Branch Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.