FM over Painter Creek
PoorPosted for loadWarren County, Iowa · 075252404 · Structure no. 000000000334050
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1940
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Painter Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying FM over Painter Creek in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 125 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Painter Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.
What condition is FM over Painter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Painter Creek carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Painter Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Painter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.