FM over Simpson Creek
FairChickasaw County, Iowa · 095112702 · Structure no. 000000000111181
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 589
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Simpson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Simpson Creek in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 589 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 589 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Simpson Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Simpson 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Simpson Creek carry?
About 589 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is FM over Simpson Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Simpson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.