FM over Buck Creek
FairHamilton County, Iowa · 089252303 · Structure no. 000000000172371
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Buck Creek is a steel culvert carrying FM over Buck Creek in Hamilton County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 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 Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Buck 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Buck Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM over Buck Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).
Who owns FM over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.