FM over Minor Creek
PoorWinneshiek County, Iowa · 099100604 · Structure no. 000000000349020
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 88
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Minor Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Minor Creek in Winneshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Minor Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Minor 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Minor Creek carry?
About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Minor Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Minor Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.