FM over North Lizard Creek
FairWebster County, Iowa · 090303003 · Structure no. 000000000344090
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 175 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 489
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over North Lizard Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over North Lizard Creek in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 65 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 489 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 489 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 North Lizard Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is FM over North Lizard 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does FM over North Lizard Creek carry?
About 489 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is FM over North Lizard Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM over North Lizard Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.