FM over Rock Creek
FairKeokuk County, Iowa · 075121001 · Structure no. 000000000210841
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Rock Creek in Keokuk 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Rock 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Rock Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Rock Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.