FM over Brooks Creek
PoorPosted for loadBuena Vista County, Iowa · 091370802 · Structure no. 000000000085190
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 509
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Brooks Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM over Brooks Creek in Buena Vista County, Iowa. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 509 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 509 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Brooks Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Brooks Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Brooks Creek carry?
About 509 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM over Brooks Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Brooks Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.