FM over East Fork Battle Creek
FairIda County, Iowa · 088413603 · Structure no. 000000000187261
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over East Fork Battle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over East Fork Battle Creek in Ida County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over East Fork Battle Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over East Fork Battle 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM over East Fork Battle Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over East Fork Battle Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over East Fork Battle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.