FM over Johns Creek
GoodPlymouth County, Iowa · 090442409 · Structure no. 000000000271081
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 175 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 309
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Johns Creek is a steel continuous slab carrying FM over Johns Creek in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 309 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Johns Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Johns Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Johns Creek carry?
About 309 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FM over Johns Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Johns Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.