FM over Buck Creek
PoorPoweshiek County, Iowa · 078161202 · Structure no. 000000000291891
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FM over Buck Creek in Poweshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Buck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Buck Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Buck Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.