FM over Jones Creek
FairMadison County, Iowa · 075262109 · Structure no. 000000000232891
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 826
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Jones Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Jones Creek in Madison County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 826 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 826 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Jones Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Jones 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 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Jones Creek carry?
About 826 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM over Jones Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Jones Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.