FM over German Creek
FairKeokuk County, Iowa · 076112701 · Structure no. 000000000211751
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over German Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over German 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 over German Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over German 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 German Creek carry?
About 41 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is FM over German Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over German Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.