FM over Hickory Creek
FairMarion County, Iowa · 074202401 · Structure no. 000000000239170
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Hickory Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Hickory Creek in Marion County, Iowa. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 80 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Hickory Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is FM over Hickory 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Hickory Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is FM over Hickory Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Hickory Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.