US Bridges

FM over Sugar Creek

Good

Wapello County, Iowa · 072132941 · Structure no. 000000000331341

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Sugar Creek in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesSugar Creek
Location072132941
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.00405, -92.36653
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic550 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does FM over Sugar Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FM over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.