US Bridges

FM over Little Wolf Creek

Good

Tama County, Iowa · 086163201 · Structure no. 000000000320851

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Little Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Little Wolf Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesLittle Wolf Creek
Location086163201
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.22465, -92.74803
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2022)
Projected traffic69 by 2043
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 FM over Little Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Little Wolf 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 2022.

How much traffic does FM over Little Wolf Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM over Little Wolf Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Little Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.