FM over Bushy Creek
PoorTaylor County, Iowa · 067351301 · Structure no. 000000000321411
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Bushy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Bushy Creek in Taylor County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 FM over Bushy Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Bushy 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Bushy Creek carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM over Bushy Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Bushy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.