FM over Br Badger Creek
PoorMadison County, Iowa · 077261401 · Structure no. 000000000234570
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,714
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Br Badger Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Br Badger Creek in Madison County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3 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 1,714 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,714 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Br Badger Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Br Badger 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 Br Badger Creek carry?
About 1,714 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FM over Br Badger Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Br Badger Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.