FM over Davis Creek
FairWashington County, Iowa · 076070102 · Structure no. 000000000336930
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Davis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Davis Creek in Washington County, Iowa. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 72 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Davis Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is FM over Davis 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Davis Creek carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM over Davis Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Davis Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.