US Bridges

FM over Pine Creek

Fair

Winneshiek County, Iowa · 100092804 · Structure no. 000000000349660

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Pine Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Pine Creek in Winneshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesPine Creek
Location100092804
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.45086, -91.91977
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2021)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Pine 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM over Pine Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM over Pine Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns FM over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.