FM over Smith Creek
FairBuchanan County, Iowa · 088083506 · Structure no. 000000000082151
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Smith Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM over Smith Creek in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Smith 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Smith Creek carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is FM over Smith Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns FM over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.