FM over Beaman Creek
FairPosted for loadCarroll County, Iowa · 085360602 · Structure no. 000000000096490
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 748
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Beaman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Beaman Creek in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 748 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 748 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Beaman Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is FM over Beaman 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Beaman Creek carry?
About 748 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is FM over Beaman Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Beaman Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.