FM over Beaver Creek
FairBoone County, Iowa · 082280301 · Structure no. 000000000077190
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 279
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Beaver Creek in Boone County, Iowa. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 77 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 279 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 279 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 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 | 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 Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is FM over Beaver 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Beaver Creek carry?
About 279 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.