FM over N. Fork Long Creek
PoorWashington County, Iowa · 076073304 · Structure no. 000000000337070
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 440
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over N. Fork Long Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over N. Fork Long Creek in Washington County, Iowa. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.
It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over N. Fork Long Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over N. Fork Long 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does FM over N. Fork Long Creek carry?
About 440 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM over N. Fork Long Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over N. Fork Long Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.