US Bridges

FM over Johnson Creek

Poor

Dallas County, Iowa · 078262803 · Structure no. 000000000022060

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,628
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Johnson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Johnson Creek in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 92 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 2,628 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,628 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location078262803
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.52972, -93.84863
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,628 (2022)
Projected traffic2,628 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is FM over Johnson 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM over Johnson Creek carry?

About 2,628 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.