US Bridges

FM Gabrial Av over Lime Creek

Good

Buchanan County, Iowa · 088103602 · Structure no. 000000000082431

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM Gabrial Av over Lime Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM Gabrial Av over Lime Creek in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM Gabrial Av
CrossesLime Creek
Location088103602
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.38776, -91.96724
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM Gabrial Av over Lime Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM Gabrial Av over Lime 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 Gabrial Av over Lime Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is FM Gabrial Av over Lime Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM Gabrial Av over Lime Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.