FM over Beaver Creek
FairDallas County, Iowa · 081262904 · Structure no. 000000000132341
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 206 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Beaver Creek in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Beaver 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does FM over Beaver Creek carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FM over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.