FM over Knotty Creek

Fair Condition54 years old150 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyDes Moines
Location071023101
CarriesFM
CrossesKnotty Creek
Coordinates40.91317, -91.13592

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length68.9 ft (21 m)
Max Span66.9 ft (20.4 m)
Deck Width25.9 ft (7.9 m)
Deck Area165.9 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1972

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic150 (2022)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000143590

Nearby Bridges

Local over Knotty Creek 0.8 mi Fair Local over Knotty Creek 1.0 mi Good Local over Knotty Creek 3.1 mi Fair Local over Small Stream 3.2 mi Good FM over Cold Spring Branch 3.2 mi Poor FM over Yellow Spring Creek 3.4 mi Fair FM over Small Stream 3.5 mi Fair H40 Sperry RD over Yellow Spring Creek 3.7 mi Good FM Walker RD over Turkey Hollow Creek 3.7 mi Good Local over Small Stream 3.9 mi Good