FM over Jack Creek
FairEmmet County, Iowa · 0993222 · Structure no. 000000000148701
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 529
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Jack Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Jack Creek in Emmet County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 529 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 529 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Jack Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Jack 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Jack Creek carry?
About 529 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is FM over Jack Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Jack Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.