FM Pole RD over Creek
FairUnion County, Iowa · 072302002 · Structure no. 000000000325930
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 568
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM Pole RD over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM Pole RD over Creek in Union County, Iowa. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 71 years old, older 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 6 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 568 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 568 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM Pole RD over Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is FM Pole RD over 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does FM Pole RD over Creek carry?
About 568 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM Pole RD over Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns FM Pole RD over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.