FM over Beaver Creek
GoodButler County, Iowa · 090162504 · Structure no. 000000000086911
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 360 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 137
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Beaver Creek in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 137 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2043. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Beaver 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 April 2021.
How much traffic does FM over Beaver Creek carry?
About 137 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.