FM over Mc Carty Creek
FairScott County, Iowa · 079E52702 · Structure no. 000000000302981
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Mc Carty Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FM over Mc Carty Creek in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Mc Carty Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Mc Carty 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Mc Carty Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Mc Carty Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Mc Carty Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.