FM over Beaver Creek
FairBoone County, Iowa · 083281604 · Structure no. 000000000077510
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 219
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over 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 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 219 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
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 219 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.