FM over North Fork Long Creek
FairWashington County, Iowa · 075060702 · Structure no. 000000000336170
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over North Fork Long Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over North Fork Long Creek in Washington County, Iowa. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 North Fork Long Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over North Fork Long 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 North Fork Long Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over North Fork Long Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FM over North Fork Long Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.