FM Thomas Ave over Dry Creek
GoodBuchanan County, Iowa · 087073106 · Structure no. 000000000080941
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM Thomas Ave over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM Thomas Ave over Dry Creek in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Thomas Ave over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM Thomas Ave over Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.
How much traffic does FM Thomas Ave over Dry Creek carry?
About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM Thomas Ave over Dry Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM Thomas Ave over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.