FM Sand RD SE over Buck Creek
FairJohnson County, Iowa · 077060204 · Structure no. 000000000202870
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,210
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM Sand RD SE over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM Sand RD SE over Buck Creek in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,210 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Sand RD SE over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM Sand RD SE 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FM Sand RD SE over Buck Creek carry?
About 1,210 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FM Sand RD SE over Buck Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM Sand RD SE over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.