FM over Beaver Creek Branch
PoorGrundy County, Iowa · 088181705 · Structure no. 000000000165400
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1949
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 265
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Beaver Creek Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Beaver Creek Branch in Grundy County, Iowa. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 93 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Beaver Creek Branch built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.
What condition is FM over Beaver Creek Branch 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Beaver Creek Branch carry?
About 265 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FM over Beaver Creek Branch?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FM over Beaver Creek Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.