US 69 over White Breast Creek
FairClarke County, Iowa · 0.9 Mi. S of Jct. U.S. 34 · Structure no. 000000000020081
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,540
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 69 over White Breast Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 69 over White Breast Creek in Clarke County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,540 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 69 over White Breast Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 69 over White Breast 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 69 over White Breast Creek carry?
About 1,540 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 69 over White Breast Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 69 over White Breast Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.