FM over Old Mans Creek
FairJohnson County, Iowa · 079083504 · Structure no. 000000000204600
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Old Mans Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Old Mans Creek in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Old Mans Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Old Mans 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 over Old Mans Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM over Old Mans Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Old Mans Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.