FM over Farmers Creek
FairJackson County, Iowa · 086E32003 · Structure no. 000000000194381
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Farmers Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Farmers Creek in Jackson County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 32 ft wide.
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Farmers Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Farmers 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 Farmers Creek carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FM over Farmers Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Farmers Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.