FM over Miller Creek
FairWapello County, Iowa · 073150704 · Structure no. 000000000332410
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Miller Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Miller Creek in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Miller Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Miller 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Miller Creek carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is FM over Miller Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Miller Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.