FM over Buckeye Creek
GoodWapello County, Iowa · 072121502 · Structure no. 000000000331081
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Buckeye Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Buckeye Creek in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Buckeye Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Buckeye 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 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Buckeye Creek carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM over Buckeye Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Buckeye Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.