FM over Maple Creek
FairBuena Vista County, Iowa · 092382902 · Structure no. 000000000086081
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 88 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 729
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Maple Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Maple Creek in Buena Vista County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 729 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 33 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 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Maple Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Maple 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does FM over Maple Creek carry?
About 729 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is FM over Maple Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Maple Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.