FM over Shoal Creek
GoodAppanoose County, Iowa · 068182206 · Structure no. 000000000064681
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Shoal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Shoal Creek in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Shoal Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.
How much traffic does FM over Shoal Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Shoal Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.