FM over Chequest Creek
GoodVan Buren County, Iowa · 069111408 · Structure no. 000000000328981
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 192 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 720
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Chequest Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Chequest Creek in Van Buren County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 720 vehicles a day, projected to reach 720 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Chequest Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Chequest Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2021.
How much traffic does FM over Chequest Creek carry?
About 720 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Chequest Creek?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Chequest Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.