FM over Blue Grass Creek
FairAudubon County, Iowa · 080353403 · Structure no. 000000000068521
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Blue Grass Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FM over Blue Grass Creek in Audubon County, Iowa. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Blue Grass Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is FM over Blue Grass 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Blue Grass Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Blue Grass Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Blue Grass Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.