FM over Branch Village Creek
FairAllamakee County, Iowa · 098030206 · Structure no. 000000000062115
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Branch Village Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM over Branch Village Creek in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Village Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Branch Village 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 Village Creek carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is FM over Branch Village Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FM over Branch Village Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.