FM over Jones Creek
PoorMadison County, Iowa · 075273102 · Structure no. 000000000034740
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 788
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Jones Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying FM over Jones Creek in Madison County, Iowa. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 788 vehicles a day, projected to reach 788 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Jones Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Jones Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Jones Creek carry?
About 788 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Jones Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Jones Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.