FM over Middle Timber Creek
FairMarshall County, Iowa · 083183302 · Structure no. 000000000242701
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 79 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 108
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Middle Timber Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Middle Timber Creek in Marshall County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Middle Timber Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Middle Timber 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Middle Timber Creek carry?
About 108 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Middle Timber Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Middle Timber Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.