FM-183rd Street over Kemp Creek
FairAdams County, Iowa · 072341603 · Structure no. 000000000013370
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 368
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM-183rd Street over Kemp Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM-183rd Street over Kemp Creek in Adams County, Iowa. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 92 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 368 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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-183rd Street over Kemp Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is FM-183rd Street over Kemp Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does FM-183rd Street over Kemp Creek carry?
About 368 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM-183rd Street over Kemp Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM-183rd Street over Kemp Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.