FM Spruce Ave over Maynes Creek
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Iowa · 091191802 · Structure no. 000000000156880
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 176 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM Spruce Ave over Maynes Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM Spruce Ave over Maynes Creek in Franklin County, Iowa. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2044. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 23 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Spruce Ave over Maynes Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM Spruce 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM Spruce Ave over Maynes Creek carry?
About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM Spruce Ave over Maynes Creek?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns FM Spruce Ave over Maynes Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.