FM over Beaver Creek
PoorClosed to trafficChickasaw County, Iowa · 096143001 · Structure no. 000000000112870
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Beaver Creek in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Beaver 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Beaver Creek carry?
About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.