FM over Duck Creek
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Iowa · 086E42504 · Structure no. 000000000194610
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Duck Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Duck Creek in Jackson County, Iowa. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 24 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Duck Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Duck 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 Duck Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM over Duck Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Duck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.