FM over W Br Pine Creek
FairBuchanan County, Iowa · 089080502 · Structure no. 000000000082641
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 344
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over W Br Pine Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over W Br Pine Creek in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 344 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 over W Br Pine Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over W Br Pine 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does FM over W Br Pine Creek carry?
About 344 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is FM over W Br Pine Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over W Br Pine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.