FM over Johns Creek
FairPlymouth County, Iowa · 090441201 · Structure no. 000000000270931
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 259
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Johns Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM over Johns Creek in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Johns Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Johns 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Johns Creek carry?
About 259 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is FM over Johns Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Johns Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.