FM over Four Mile Creek
FairUnion County, Iowa · 073282402 · Structure no. 000000000326355
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Four Mile Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Four Mile Creek in Union County, Iowa. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Four Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Four Mile 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 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Four Mile Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Four Mile Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FM over Four Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.