FM over Crooked Creek
FairWashington County, Iowa · 074073003 · Structure no. 000000000335821
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 229 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Crooked Creek in Washington County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Crooked 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Crooked Creek carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Crooked Creek?
The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.