FM over Opossum Creek

Fair Condition67 years old1,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyBenton
Location084091501
CarriesFM
CrossesOpossum Creek
Coordinates42.09450, -91.88834

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length147.0 ft (44.8 m)
Max Span60.0 ft (18.3 m)
Deck Width33.1 ft (10.1 m)
Deck Area452.5 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1959 (reconstructed 2004)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,100 (2022)
Truck Traffic15%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000071610

Nearby Bridges

Canton ST over Bear Creek 0.8 mi Good Smith Street over Bear Creek 1.0 mi Good Local over Wild Cat Ck 1.6 mi Fair Local over Stream 2.0 mi Poor FM over Wildcat Creek 2.2 mi Fair Local over Wild Cat Creek 2.2 mi Poor 30 AVE DR over Branch Opossum Creek 2.3 mi Good 62nd ST over Branch Opossum Creek 2.3 mi Good Local over Wildcat Ck 2.4 mi Good FM over Bear Creek 2.5 mi Poor