FM over Wolf Creek Branch
PoorTama County, Iowa · 086131605 · Structure no. 000000000320190
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 196
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Wolf Creek Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Wolf Creek Branch in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 111 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Wolf Creek Branch built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is FM over Wolf Creek Branch 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 Wolf Creek Branch carry?
About 196 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FM over Wolf Creek Branch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Wolf Creek Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.