FM over Branch Salt Creek
FairTama County, Iowa · 085132002 · Structure no. 000000000319531
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 727
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Branch Salt Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Branch Salt Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 727 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 727 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 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 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Branch Salt Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Branch Salt Creek carry?
About 727 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM over Branch Salt Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Branch Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.