FM over Creek
FairVan Buren County, Iowa · 068080201 · Structure no. 000000000327390
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 530
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM over Creek in Van Buren County, Iowa. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 89 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is FM 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Creek carry?
About 530 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is FM over Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).
Who owns FM over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.