FM over Creek
PoorWoodbury County, Iowa · 0884232 · Structure no. 000000000353110
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 219
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Creek in Woodbury 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 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 219 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over 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 Creek carry?
About 219 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is FM over Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).
Who owns FM over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.