FM over Jim Creek
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, Iowa · 077291301 · Structure no. 000000000235180
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Jim Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Jim Creek in Madison County, Iowa. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Jim Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Jim 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 Jim Creek carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Jim Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Jim Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.