FM over North Fabius Creek
PoorDavis County, Iowa · 068152605 · Structure no. 000000000134100
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over North Fabius Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over North Fabius Creek in Davis County, Iowa. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 55 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 North Fabius Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is FM over North Fabius 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 North Fabius Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FM over North Fabius Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over North Fabius Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.