FM over South Avery Creek
GoodWapello County, Iowa · 072152105 · Structure no. 000000000331606
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over South Avery Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over South Avery Creek in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 South Avery Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over South Avery 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 South Avery Creek carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM over South Avery Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over South Avery Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.