FM over Bacon Creek
PoorWoodbury County, Iowa · 088420503 · Structure no. 000000000352810
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 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 1968, so it is 57 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Bacon Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 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 390 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
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.