FM over Bradys Creek
FairWebster County, Iowa · 089290104 · Structure no. 000000000343311
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Bradys Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Bradys Creek in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 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 Bradys Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Bradys 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Bradys Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Bradys Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Bradys Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.