FM over Creek
FairVan Buren County, Iowa · 068090103 · Structure no. 000000000327671
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 430
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Creek in Van Buren 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
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 July 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Creek carry?
About 430 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FM over Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).
Who owns FM over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.