FM over North Avery Creek
FairWapello County, Iowa · 073152604 · Structure no. 000000000332485
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 470
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over North Avery Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over North Avery Creek in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over North Avery Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over North Avery 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 North Avery Creek carry?
About 470 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM over North Avery Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over North Avery Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.