FM over Buck Creek
GoodClayton County, Iowa · 093031604 · Structure no. 000000000119481
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 894
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Buck Creek in Clayton 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 894 vehicles a day, projected to reach 894 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Buck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Buck Creek carry?
About 894 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Buck Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.