FM over Praire Creek
PoorWebster County, Iowa · 088283504 · Structure no. 000000000699740
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 319
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Praire Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Praire Creek in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 319 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Praire Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Praire 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Praire Creek carry?
About 319 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM over Praire Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Praire Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.