FM over S Copper Creek
PoorJackson County, Iowa · 084E52804 · Structure no. 000000000192751
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,070
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over S Copper Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over S Copper Creek in Jackson County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,070 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,070 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over S Copper Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over S Copper 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM over S Copper Creek carry?
About 1,070 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM over S Copper Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over S Copper Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.