FM over Branch Paint Creek
FairAllamakee County, Iowa · 097043607 · Structure no. 000000000061900
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 137
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Branch Paint Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Branch Paint Creek in Allamakee 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 5 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 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 Branch Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Branch Paint 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Branch Paint Creek carry?
About 137 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is FM over Branch Paint Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns FM over Branch Paint Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.