FM over Clark Branch
GoodAdair County, Iowa · 074330510 · Structure no. 000000000055331
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 249
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Clark Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Clark Branch in Adair County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 249 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 249 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Clark Branch built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Clark Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Clark Branch carry?
About 249 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is FM over Clark Branch?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Clark Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.