FM over Rock Creek
PoorWoodbury County, Iowa · 088430603 · Structure no. 000000000353155
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 199
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Rock Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying FM over Rock Creek in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 3 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Rock 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Rock Creek carry?
About 199 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM over Rock Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.