US Bridges

FM over Bacon Creek

Poor

Woodbury County, Iowa · 088420402 · Structure no. 000000000352800

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
359
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Bacon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Bacon Creek in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 359 vehicles a day, projected to reach 359 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM
CrossesBacon Creek
Location088420402
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWoodbury County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.46912, -95.74778
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic359 (2022)
Projected traffic359 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Bacon Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Bacon 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 Bacon Creek carry?

About 359 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM over Bacon Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Bacon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.