FM over Buck Creek
FairBuchanan County, Iowa · 090102006 · Structure no. 000000000084235
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,277
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Buck Creek in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,277 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,277 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Buck 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Buck Creek carry?
About 1,277 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM over Buck Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.