US Bridges

FM over Beaver Creek

Fair

Butler County, Iowa · 090172008 · Structure no. 000000000087051

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
679
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Beaver Creek in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 679 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 679 by 2043. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location090172008
RouteCity Street 0
CountyButler County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.58683, -92.88458
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic679 (2022)
Projected traffic679 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Beaver 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM over Beaver Creek carry?

About 679 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.