US Bridges

M Ave over Four Mile Creek

Good

Tama County, Iowa · 085140702 · Structure no. 000000000319621

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M Ave over Four Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying M Ave over Four Mile Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesM Ave
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location085140702
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.18816, -92.53314
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M Ave over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is M Ave over Four Mile 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 M Ave over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is M Ave over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns M Ave over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.