FM over So Avery Creek
FairWapello County, Iowa · 072153006 · Structure no. 000000000361380
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over So Avery Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over So Avery Creek in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 So Avery Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over So 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 So Avery Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM over So Avery Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over So Avery Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.