FM over South Fork Beaver Creek
FairGrundy County, Iowa · 089183606 · Structure no. 000000000166421
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 953
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over South Fork Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over South Fork Beaver Creek in Grundy County, Iowa. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 953 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 953 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 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 South Fork Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over South Fork Beaver Creek 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 South Fork Beaver Creek carry?
About 953 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is FM over South Fork Beaver Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over South Fork Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.