FM over Three Mile Creek
FairUnion County, Iowa · 073300408 · Structure no. 000000000326681
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Three Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Three Mile Creek in Union County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Three Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Three 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 2022.
How much traffic does FM over Three Mile Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Three Mile Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Three Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.