US Bridges

FM over Creek

Good

Taylor County, Iowa · 068323601 · Structure no. 000000000321701

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Creek in Taylor County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesCreek
Location068323601
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.65398, -94.47241
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2021)
Projected traffic34 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM over Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is FM over Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.