FM over Johns Creek
FairPlymouth County, Iowa · 092443601 · Structure no. 000000000274541
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,157
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Johns Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Johns Creek in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,157 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,157 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Johns Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Johns Creek carry?
About 1,157 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM over Johns Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Johns Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.