US Bridges

FM over Painter Creek

Good

Warren County, Iowa · 075252702 · Structure no. 000000000334071

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
747
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Painter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Painter Creek in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 747 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 747 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesPainter Creek
Location075252702
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.27858, -93.73154
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic747 (2022)
Projected traffic747 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$30,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Painter Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Painter 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM over Painter Creek carry?

About 747 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM over Painter Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Painter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.