FM over Carters Creek
PoorDavis County, Iowa · 068143506 · Structure no. 000000000133940
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Carters Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Carters Creek in Davis County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 30 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Carters Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Carters 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Carters Creek carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is FM over Carters Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Carters Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.