FM Timber Ave over Maynes Creek
PoorFranklin County, Iowa · 091191602 · Structure no. 000000000156850
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 194 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM Timber Ave over Maynes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM Timber Ave over Maynes Creek in Franklin County, Iowa. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2043. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Timber Ave over Maynes Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM Timber Ave over Maynes 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 2023.
How much traffic does FM Timber Ave over Maynes Creek carry?
About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM Timber Ave over Maynes Creek?
The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns FM Timber Ave over Maynes Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.