Fairview DR over Four Mile Creek
FairPolk County, Iowa · 078230500 · Structure no. 000000000009561
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 248 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,651
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairview DR over Four Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fairview DR over Four Mile Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,651 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,651 by 2043. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 45 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Fairview DR over Four Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fairview DR over Four Mile 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 Fairview DR over Four Mile Creek carry?
About 1,651 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Fairview DR over Four Mile Creek?
The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Fairview DR over Four Mile Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.