FM over Beaver Creek Branch
FairGrundy County, Iowa · 089182001 · Structure no. 000000000166311
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 79
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Beaver Creek Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Beaver Creek Branch in Grundy County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Beaver Creek Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Beaver Creek Branch carry?
About 79 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Beaver Creek Branch?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Beaver Creek Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.