FM over Beaver Creek
PoorGrundy County, Iowa · 089172201 · Structure no. 000000000165990
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 501
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Beaver Creek in Grundy 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 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 501 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 501 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Beaver 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Beaver Creek carry?
About 501 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.