FM over North Chequest Creek
FairDavis County, Iowa · 069121204 · Structure no. 000000000134351
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over North Chequest Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over North Chequest Creek in Davis 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 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 North Chequest Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over North Chequest 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FM over North Chequest Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over North Chequest Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FM over North Chequest Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.