FM J018 over Branch Hunter Creek
GoodFremont County, Iowa · 070401507 · Structure no. 000000000025551
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 175 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 528
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM J018 over Branch Hunter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM J018 over Branch Hunter Creek in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 528 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 J018 over Branch Hunter Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM J018 over Branch Hunter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does FM J018 over Branch Hunter Creek carry?
About 528 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM J018 over Branch Hunter Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns FM J018 over Branch Hunter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.