FM over Beaver Creek
FairBoone County, Iowa · 082283409 · Structure no. 000000000077261
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 139
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Beaver Creek in Boone County, Iowa. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 105 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 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 139 vehicles a day, projected to reach 139 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
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 139 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.