FM over Wolf Creek
PoorWoodbury County, Iowa · 087443003 · Structure no. 000000000352280
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Wolf Creek in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Wolf 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Wolf Creek carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.