FM over Brushy Fork Creek
PoorCarroll County, Iowa · 083350804 · Structure no. 000000000094590
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Brushy Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Brushy Fork Creek in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4 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.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Brushy Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Brushy Fork 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Brushy Fork Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM over Brushy Fork Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Brushy Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.