US Bridges

FM over Miller Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Iowa · 078081902 · Structure no. 000000000203751

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Miller Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Miller Creek in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesMiller Creek
Location078081902
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.54273, -91.82855
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Miller 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM over Miller Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM over Miller Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.