FM over Little Beaver Creek
PoorPosted for loadBoone County, Iowa · 082273302 · Structure no. 000000000077161
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Little Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Little Beaver Creek in Boone County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Little Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Little Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Little Beaver Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Little Beaver Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Little Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.