FM over Butcher Creek
PoorWarren County, Iowa · 077221904 · Structure no. 000000000334880
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 830
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Butcher Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Butcher Creek in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 73 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 830 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Butcher Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is FM over Butcher Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Butcher Creek carry?
About 830 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FM over Butcher Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Butcher Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.